Last Updated on October 12, 2022 by Timothy Byron Smith
The Starbucks secret menu is full of delicious options that allow you to customize your drink with a variety of flavors and toppings. There are more than 50 items on the Starbucks secret menu but one of the most memorable ones is their Twix Frappuccino.
A cup filled with caramel and chocolate is a dream come true for Twix lovers, right?
Well, now there’s a copycat recipe of Starbucks Twix Frappuccino that anyone can make at home!
What is the Starbucks Twix Frappuccino?
Starbucks has an intriguing recipe in its secret menu called the Twix Frappuccino. It has been around for a while and is one of Starbucks’ most loved Frappuccino recipes.
The Twix Frappuccino is basically a Caramel Frappuccino with java chips, hazelnut syrup, and mocha sauce as add-ons. It was originally introduced in the early 2000s, this drink may start with a caramel core, but it ends in a chocolate dreamland. It’s not as chocolatey as the Dark Hot Chocolate, nor too sweet but it does have a nice balance.
How Does Starbucks Twix Frappuccino Taste Like?
Starbucks Twix Frappuccino was inspired by the Twix chocolate bar and has a burst of various flavors in it. The caramel syrup and mocha sauce make the drink dense as the iced espresso provides a bitter settling flavor in the mouth. The whipped cream plus Twix topping enhances the flavors even more.
The taste of the Twix Frappuccino is not too sweet but still sweet enough to give you a high dose of energy. The coffee is moderately strong but not bitter which makes it perfect for people who don’t like their coffee too overpowering.
With this Starbucks Twix Frappuccino drink, you definitely can’t ignore the creaminess of the Frappuccino base and Twix flavoring!
How To Make Twix Frappuccino?
Our Starbucks Copycat Twix Frappuccino recipe consists of two shots of espresso, hazelnut syrup, whole milk, chocolate chip, caramel syrup, with whipped cream and crushed Twix as toppings. You can also customize the ingredients to your personal taste.
You can also replace whole milk with oat milk to make it vegan or, for an added flavor, add chocolate syrup or caramel sauce!
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Twix Frappuccino Ingredients
- Whole Milk (Use Oat Milk for Vegans)
- Cold Espresso or Cold Coffee Strongly Brewed (2 Shots)
- Cornstarch
- Caramel Sauce
- Whipped Cream (Use Coconut Whipped Cream for Vegans)
- Hazelnut syrup
- Mini Chocolate Chips (Can use vegan chocolate chips)
- Caramel syrup
- Mocha Sauce
- Crushed Twix Bars (Optional)
Equipment Needed
- A serving glass
- Blender
Twix Frappuccino Recipe
- First, prepare your Caramel Frappuccino by blending whole milk, double shots of cooled espresso, hazelnut syrup, mini chocolate chips, and cornstarch.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Now drizzle some caramel sauce on the walls of the serving glass.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glass.
- Lastly, create a beautiful topping with whipped cream, mocha sauce, and some crushed Twix chocolate bars.
Finally, you may indulge in all the richness of Starbucks Twix Frappuccino with this homemade made recipe.
Given the fact that this homemade drink does really taste like a Starbucks Twix Frappuccino or even better, you can, of course, change the proportion of ingredients as you like.
How to Order Twix Frappuccino at Starbucks
For ordering Twix Frappuccino at Starbucks, tell the barista that you would like a Grande Caramel Frappuccino with a single pump of caramel syrup, java chips, and hazelnut syrup. Please drizzle some caramel sauce into the cup before pouring the drink. Finally, top it off with whipped cream and also drizzle some mocha sauce on top.
Final Thoughts | Twix Frappuccino Recipe
For all the Twix lovers out there, it is definitely recommended to try our Homemade Twix Frappuccino Recipe! It tastes just like Twix bars and brings out the true caramel flavor that people adore.
Twix Frappuccino Recipe
Equipment
- A serving glass
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 shots cold espresso (Can use strongly brewed coffee)
- 1½ cup Whole Milk (Oat Milk For Vegan)
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 2 oz Caramel Syrup
- 1 oz Hazelnut Syrup
- 3 tbsp Mini Chocolate Chips (Use Vegan Java Chips if Vegan)
- 2 tbsp Caramel Sauce
- Whipped Cream (Coconut Whipped Cream For Vegan)
- 1 tbsp Mocha Sauce
- 1 bar Crushed Twix Cholocate (Optional)
Instructions
- First, prepare your Caramel Frappuccino by blending whole milk, double shots of cold espresso, hazelnut syrup, mini chocolate chips, and cornstarch.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
- Now drizzle some caramel sauce on the walls of the serving glass.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glass.
- Lastly, create a beautiful topping with whipped cream, mocha sauce, and some crushed Twix chocolate bars.
Notes
- You can also pull an espresso shot with an AeroPress Coffee Maker or French Press.
- This Recipe is for one Grande size Twix Frappuccino drink.