Destination: Starbucks for a butterbeer
The recipe for butterbeer at Starbucks is so secret that even the barista slinging the coffee didn't know about it when I went to order a cup with my kids last week.
Posted — UpdatedThe recipe for butterbeer at Starbucks is so secret that even the barista slinging the coffee didn't know about it when I went to order a cup with my kids last week.
As soon as my Harry Potter-loving eight-year-old learned that the drink might actually exist in some shape or form in a place that we go to more than I care to admit, she was ready to go. We went over to the Starbucks at North Hills (the one near Panera Bread).
When I placed my order, the barista gave me sort of a blank look, but I had the recipe at the ready just in case. I read through the ingredients, he marked up a cup and the drink was made.
There's a hot and cold version of this drink. We ordered just the hot version. It was rich and very sweet ... exactly what I always imagined a butterbeer would be ... but definitely a very occasional treat. Some reports say that the toffee nut syrup is available for only a limited time so this is likely just a seasonal option. But, on our Go Ask Mom Facebook page, a fan mentioned that her local Starbucks has the syrup all year.
• Top with caramel drizzle
• Optional: 1 shot of espresso (2 for a grande or venti)
Related Topics
• Credits
Copyright 2024 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.