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Starbucks’ latest iced drinks might taste amazing, but at $5–$7 a cup they sure aren’t budget‑friendly. Skip the sticker shock and make the hype at home instead!

Two glasses of coffee topped with whipped cream and caramel syrup
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I’ve rounded up seven of 2025’s trendiest iced coffees and drinks you can shake together for just less than one dollar each (yep, I broke down the cost for you).

DrinkStarbucks 
Grande Price*		DIY Cost Savings
Cookies & Cream Frappuccino$7.3590¢$6.45
Iced Coffee (classic brewing)$2.6535¢$2.30
Passion Tea Lemonade$3.4545¢$3.00
Caramel Ribbon 
Crunch 
Frappuccino		$7.3595¢$6.40
Cotton Candy 
Frappuccino		$4.75 75¢$4.00
Caramel 
Frappuccino		$7.0285¢$6.17
Pink Drink$6.4868¢$5.80
Paradise Drink$5.4578¢$4.67

* National average Grande price (16 oz) at corporate‑owned U.S. cafés, July 2025.

As you can see, there is huge savings by making your favorite Starbucks drinks at home.

1. Starbucks Cookies and Cream Frappuccino

Starbucks Cookies and Cream Frappuccino
Copycat Starbucks Cookies and Cream Frappuccino tastes like a rich blend of chocolate, cookies and vanilla ice cream. It is a popular Starbucks Frappuccino and super easy to make at home.
Starbucks Cookies and Cream Frappuccino

2. Iced Coffee

Two glasses of iced coffee with a straw and a black and white striped paper.
Iced Coffee
Coffee lovers will enjoy this easy Homemade iced coffee recipe. Cold coffee recipe is easy to make at home. Iced coffee recipe is creamy and tasty!
Iced Coffee

3. Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade

A mason jar brimming with red iced tea, reminiscent of a Starbucks passion tea lemonade recipe, is garnished with a lemon slice on the rim and features a pink and white striped straw. In the background, another jar and several lemon slices are scattered on a light surface.
Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade
This Copycat recipe is so easy to make and tastes amazing! Save money by making your own Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade at home!
Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade

4. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Recipe

A glass of iced coffee topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and toffee bits, just like the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Recipe. Caramel drips down the side, a metal straw stands tall, and a bowl of toffee bits sits in the background.
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Recipe
Starbucks Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino is a delicious blended coffee that is loaded with caramel flavor. Skip the drive-thru and make this copycat recipe at home.
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Recipe

5. Cotton Candy Frappuccino

Raspberry milkshake with whipped cream and raspberries.
Cotton Candy Frappuccino
Starbucks Cotton Candy Frappuccino taste like cotton candy blended together for a delicious drink. You can easily make this copycat drink at home.
Cotton Candy Frappuccino

6. Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Recipe

Caramel macchiato in tall glass.
Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino
Skip the drive-thru and make Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino at home. Easy to make with only a few ingredients and taste delicious.
Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino


7. Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe

Two cups of pink drinks with straws.
Starbucks Pink Drink
Starbucks Pink Drink can easily be made at home with 5 simple ingredients. Make your favorite refreshing coffee shop drink at home to save time and money.
Starbucks Pink Drink

8. Starbucks Paradise Drink Recipe

Two drinks with pineapple and straws on a wooden cutting board.
Starbucks Paradise Drink Recipe
Copycat Starbucks Paradise Drink is delicious combination of bright tropical flavors. This refreshing drink is perfect to serve this summer.
Starbucks Paradise Drink Recipe

If you love Starbucks, check out all our easy Copycat Starbucks recipes.

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Do I need an espresso machine?

No! Swap in ¼ cup very strong stovetop coffee or instant espresso powder dissolved in 2 oz hot water.

How do I make cold‑foam without a frother?

Use a mason jar—shake cream & flavorings hard for 30 seconds, or blend with an immersion blender.

Can I cut the sugar?

Absolutely. Replace syrups with sugar‑free versions or monk‑fruit sweetener to taste.

With a few pantry staples and 5 minutes of prep, you’re saving $2–$6 per cup—and that adds up fast if you sip these favorites weekly. Enjoy the extra cash (and zero drive‑thru wait)!

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  1. Angela Bettens says:

    How about the white chocolate mocha. Would love a home recipe for that.

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    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Angela – Yum! We love that too! Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply