This Starbucks copycat Frappuccino recipe is icy, frothy, sweet, and milky. It’s faster and cheaper than the store-bought version and tastes just as good! Skip the line and enjoy this popular iced coffee drink in a matter of minutes when you make Frappuccinos at home.
Plus, you won’t believe how quick and easy Frappuccinos are to make homemade and you likely already have all the ingredients in your fridge and pantry. It’s the only drink you need all summer long!
Why You'll Love this Coffee Frappuccino
- It’s ready in 2 minutes. Why wait in line to place an order when you can make this Frappuccino at home in no time. Your refreshing drink will be ready to enjoy just two short minutes after you start making it (as long as you have coffee ready to use).
- It’s icy, frothy, sweet, and milky. This Frappuccino recipe delivers the perfect texture every time, just like what you can pick up at starbucks except it’s faster and way cheaper. With this recipe, you can become your own Starbucks barista and make drinks that are just as good!
- Customize this Frappuccino recipe with different flavors. Whether you prefer strong drinks vs. light ones, dairy vs. dairy-free, or sweet vs. unsweetened, you can completely customize the ingredient measurements to suit your taste buds. Plus, use this recipe as a base and in extra ingredients to create different Starbucks-inspired Frappuccinos. See our instructions on customizing below!
Ingredient Notes
To make this Starbucks copycat Frappuccino, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):
- espresso or strong coffee
- ice
- milk - feel free to use any milk that you like — whether that’s dairy milk or half and half or non-dairy milk like soy milk, oat milk, or almond milk.
- granulated sugar - or substitute with another sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
- toppings - top up these Frappes with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or caramel sauce.
You will also need measuring cups and spoons and a blender.
How to Make the Best Frappuccino
It’s so easy to make coffee Frappuccinos at home in just minutes. First, add espresso (or strong coffee), crushed ice, milk, and sugar to your blender and puree until well-blended.
Then, pour and divide into two glasses. Top with whipped cream and chocolate or caramel sauce (if desired) and serve immediately.
Customize with Different Frappuccino Flavors
You can use this Frappe recipe and customize it to create different flavors or copycat Starbucks drinks.
- Mocha Frappuccino: Add 3 tablespoons of chocolate sauce or cocoa powder to your blender along with the rest of ingredients before you blend everything together. Top the drink with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
- Caramel Frappuccino: Add 2-3 tablespoons of caramel sauce to your blender along with the rest of ingredients before you blend everything together. Top the drink with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Java Chip Frappuccino: Add ⅓ cup of chocolate chips to your blender along with the rest of ingredients before you blend everything together. Top the drink with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
- Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino: Add 3 tablespoons of chocolate sauce or cocoa powder, ⅓ cup chocolate chips, and 8 crushed Oreo cookies to your blender along with the rest of ingredients before you blend everything together. Top the drink with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, and crushed Oreo cookies on top.
Storing Instructions
- Make ahead instructions: If you want to prep your Frappuccino to make easily in the morning, combine the coffee, milk, and sugar the day before and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Then, blend with ice when it’s time to go.
- How to store: Homemade Frappuccinos are best enjoyed freshly made, but you can store leftovers to enjoy later. If you have a strong blender, like a Vitamix or Blendtec, you can freeze the Frappuccino and re-blend it later. If you have a regular blender, put your leftover Frappuccino in the fridge and blend it with more ice later. You may also want to add more cream or flavor in this case as the first batch of ice will have melted and diluted the drink.
More Drink Recipes
- Bubble Tea
- Matcha Milk Tea
- Peach Iced Tea
- Blackberry Milkshake
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Majoon (Banana and Nut) Smoothie
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Recipe
Frappuccino
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Starbucks copycat Frappuccino recipe is icy, frothy, sweet, and milky. It’s faster and cheaper than the store-bought version and tastes just as good!
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice, crushed
- 1 cup espresso or strong coffee
- ¾ cup milk, dairy, half and half, soy, oat, or almond
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey)
- whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- chocolate syrup or caramel sauce (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a blender, add espresso, crushed ice, milk, and sugar until well-blended.
- Pour and divide into two glasses. Top with whipped cream and chocolate or caramel sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make ahead instructions: If you want to prep your Frappuccino to make easily in the morning, combine the coffee, milk, and sugar the day before and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Then, blend with ice when it’s time to go.
How to store: Homemade Frappuccinos are best enjoyed freshly made, but you can store leftovers to enjoy later. If you have a strong blender, like a Vitamix or Blendtec, you can freeze the Frappuccino and re-blend it later. If you have a regular blender, put your leftover Frappuccino in the fridge and blend it with more ice later. You may also want to add more cream or flavor in this case as the first batch of ice will have melted and diluted the drink.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: frappuccino, homemade frappuccino, how to make a frappuccino, starbucks frappuccino copycat
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