Starbucks Horchata Frappuccino

Cool down with this horchata inspired frappuccino from Starbucks.

Starbucks has a large line-up of frappuccino drinks. Some are seasonal, like the smores frappuccino, and some are offered year round. Ones like their caramel, vanilla bean and double chocolate chip frappuccinos are offered all the time. I know you are going to find the Starbucks Horchata Frappuccino completely refreshing, and it happens to be dairy free.

Recently Starbucks introduced a new frappuccino to their menu – the horchata frappuccino! Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink made with rice and cinnamon. The rice is steeped overnight in water to create the base of the drink. It is rich, creamy and so refreshing served over ice.

Although this frappuccino is named after the rice drink, Starbucks says it is “inspired” by horchata and not a copycat drink recipe. They do not use rice in their version and instead of milk use almond milk in the mix. The almond milk creates an almost rice like flavor and makes this frappuccino dairy free!

Since the Starbucks Horchata Frappuccino drink recipe does not use rice, it is easy to make at home whenever you want! You may even have most of the ingredients in your home. The almond milk may be the only thing that some would have to buy since it’s the most unique ingredient in the recipe.

This frappuccino is great for anyone who enjoys the cinnamon dolce latte drink that Starbucks offers. It uses the same syrup to create the horchata inspired flavor. You can make the syrup at home and always have it on hand. The recipe below makes more then you will need for the frappuccino, so be sure to save it for later!

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Starbucks Horchata Frappuccino

The Starbucks Horchata is a refreshing drink you just have to try.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Ingredients

To make the syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

To make the drink

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream you can use just ice
• 3-4 tablespoons cinnamon dolce syrup
• 2 tablespoons whipped cream
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Syrup directions In a small sauce pan, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Add the water and simmer for 5 minutes, or until it coats the back of a spoon. Remove, allow to cool and store in an airtight container. Drink directions In a blender, combine all the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Starbucks Horchata Frappuccino

Amount Per Serving

Calories 494 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 10g 50%

Cholesterol 64mg 21%

Sodium 466mg 19%

Potassium 300mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 77g 26%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 72g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 12.3%

Calcium 46.9%

Iron 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 494 kcal