☕ Barista Drink Guide
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Quick reference for sizes, shots, pumps, milk notes, current LTOs, and archived seasonal drinks. Perfect for baristas on the go.

Use this when a customer adds a syrup to a drink that normally has no syrup, unless the recipe card says otherwise.

Hot SizeStandard Syrup Pumps
Short2
Tall3
Grande4
Venti5
Iced SizeStandard Syrup Pumps
Tall3
Grande4
Venti6
Watch it: shaken espressos, macchiatos, matcha, chai, cold brew builds, and Frappuccinos can have their own pump standards. Follow the recipe card first.
☕ Core Espresso Drinks

Steam 2% milk 2–3 secs.

SizeShotsPumps
Tall13
Grande24
Venti25
Venti Iced36
  • Cinnamon Dolce: Whip & cinnamon dolce topping
  • Caramel Brulée: Whip & caramel brulée topping
  • Pistachio: No whip & no topping
  • Gingerbread: Whip only, no topping

Use Latte shot standard + Latte total pumps unless noted. For combo flavors, split pumps evenly between syrups (round per store standard).

SizeShotsTotal Pumps
Tall13
Grande24
Venti25
Venti Iced36
  • Peppermint Mocha: split pumps Mocha + Peppermint. Whip + chocolate curls (or store topping).
  • Chestnut Praline Latte: chestnut praline syrup. Whip + praline topping.
  • Toasted White Chocolate Mocha: toasted white mocha sauce. Whip + topping (per store).
  • Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte: sugar cookie syrup + almondmilk (often no whip; add only if requested).
  • Caramel Brulée Latte: caramel brulée sauce. Whip + brulée topping.
  • Gingerbread Latte: gingerbread syrup. Whip (often no topping unless your store uses one).
Note: Holiday recipes can shift year-to-year. If your store card says different pumps/toppings, follow the store standard.

Add +1 shot / fill with water. Normally no syrup; if syrup is added, use standard syrup pumps.

SizeShotsSyrup if Added
Tall23
Grande34
Venti Hot45
Venti Iced46

Use 2% milk. Vanilla syrup is 1 pump less than standard. Shots on top with caramel drizzle.

SizeShotsPumps (Vanilla)
Tall12
Grande23
Venti24
Venti Iced35

Add +1 shot, use ristretto shots and whole milk. Normally no syrup; if syrup is added, use standard syrup pumps.

SizeShotsSyrup if Added
Short22
Tall23
Grande34
Venti Hot35
Venti Iced46

Steam milk 8 seconds, extra foamy. Normally no syrup; if syrup is added, use standard syrup pumps.

SizeShotsSyrup if Added
Short12
Tall13
Grande24
Venti Hot25
🍵 Tea & Matcha

No espresso (unless dirty). Hot: hot water + 2% milk. Iced: milk to 3rd line.

SizeShotsPumps
Tall—3
Grande—4
Venti—5
Venti Iced—6

Matcha powder whisked in pitcher with 2% milk. Uses Classic syrup. No espresso.

SizeScoopsPumps (Classic)
Short12
Tall22
Grande33
Venti44

  • 3 blonde ristretto shots
  • Whole milk

  • 3 blonde ristretto shots
  • Oat milk
  • 2 pumps brown sugar + cinnamon

Short cup. Espresso shots of choice. Whip on top. If syrup is requested, use 2 pumps for short unless customer specifies.

Shots over ice. Normally no syrup; if syrup is added, use standard iced syrup pumps.

SizeSyrup if Added
Tall3
Grande4
Venti6

Add +1 shot vs. latte standard. (Classic syrup by default.) Use shaker: syrup → ice → shots, shake ~10×, pour in cup and add milk.

SizeShotsPumps (Classic)
Tall21
Grande32
Venti43
  • Espresso: regular espresso, Classic syrup, 2% milk
  • Brown Sugar: blonde espresso, brown sugar, cinnamon, Oat milk
  • Hazelnut: blonde espresso, hazelnut, Oat milk
🌞 Current LTO Drinks (Summer 2026)

Use this as a fast memory aid. For exact builds, toppings, availability, and any store updates, follow the current recipe card.

S'mores LTO
  • S'mores Cold Brew: cold brew + marshmallow-flavored syrup, topped with marshmallow cream cold foam, milk-chocolate-flavored sauce, and graham-cracker crumble.
  • S'mores Frappuccino: marshmallow whipped cream + milk chocolate sauce + coffee Frappuccino base/graham flavor, topped with marshmallow whip and graham crumble.
  • Iced S'mores Chai: iced chai build with toasted marshmallow / milk chocolate / graham flavors. Verify exact pump split on recipe card.
Horchata LTO
DrinkBasePumps / Notes
Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken EspressoBlonde espresso + oatmilkUse shaken espresso pump pattern for horchata syrup: Tall 1 / Grande 2 / Venti 3. Shake with ice; top with oatmilk.
Horchata FrappuccinoCoffee or crème FrappuccinoHorchata syrup. Verify exact pumps/scoops and topping on store recipe card.
Other Summer LTO
  • Tropical Butterfly Refresher: pineapple/passionfruit style refresher with coconutmilk option and mango-pineapple pearls. Verify caffeine/customization level if your store offers it.
  • Blended Energy Refreshers: blended refresher builds with lemonade or coconutmilk + ice + fruit pieces. Verify exact scoop/juice/base standards.
  • Blended Matcha Lemonade: matcha lemonade blended with ice. Verify exact matcha scoop and lemonade line standards.
  • Iced Blue Coconut Matcha: iced matcha with mango flavor and toasted coconut cream cold foam blended with blue spirulina. Verify exact pumps and foam build.
  • Blue Coconut Lemonade Energy Refresher: coconut, strawberry/açaí, lemonade, ice, and blue spirulina. Verify refresher build and energy base standard.
📚 Past LTO Archive

This is a memory archive for drinks Starbucks may bring back. Use the badge/search system to find old recipes fast. Exact builds can change when a drink returns.

DrinkStatusQuick Build / Memory Note
Lavender LatteArchivedLatte build + lavender flavor. Verify current pumps if returned.
Lavender Oatmilk MatchaArchivedIced matcha + oatmilk + lavender cold foam/flavor. Verify exact foam build.
Lavender Crème FrappuccinoArchivedCrème Frappuccino build + lavender flavor. Verify topping.
Cherry ChaiArchivedChai base + cherry flavor component. Verify pump split.
Spicy Lemonade RefreshersArchivedRefresher lemonade build + spicy chili/pineapple style powder. Verify scoops.
Cinnamon Caramel Cream Cold BrewArchivedCold brew + vanilla; cinnamon caramel cold foam; topping per card.
Cinnamon Caramel LatteArchivedLatte build + cinnamon caramel syrup/sauce; topping per card.
Irish Cream Cold BrewSeasonalCold brew + Irish cream syrup, Irish cream cold foam, cocoa topping.
Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken EspressoArchivedBlonde shaken espresso + toasted vanilla, oatmilk. Use shaken espresso pattern.
Chocolate Java Mint FrappuccinoArchivedCoffee Frappuccino + chocolate/mint pieces or flavor; topping per card.
Chocolate Java Mint Crème FrappuccinoArchivedCrème version of Java Mint build. Verify inclusions/topping.
Pistachio LatteSeasonalLatte build + pistachio sauce/syrup. Usually no whip unless requested.
Pistachio Cream Cold BrewSeasonalCold brew + vanilla; pistachio cream cold foam; topping per card.
Apple Crisp Oatmilk MacchiatoSeasonalMacchiato style with oatmilk + apple brown sugar/apple crisp flavor + spiced drizzle.
Pumpkin Spice LatteSeasonalLatte pumps + pumpkin sauce. Whip + pumpkin spice topping.
Pumpkin Cream ChaiSeasonalIced chai + pumpkin cream cold foam + pumpkin spice topping.
Pumpkin Cream Cold BrewSeasonalCold brew + vanilla; pumpkin cream cold foam; pumpkin spice topping.
Sugar Cookie Almondmilk LatteSeasonalLatte build + sugar cookie syrup + almondmilk. Usually no whip; topping per card.
Chestnut Praline LatteSeasonalLatte build + chestnut praline syrup. Whip + praline topping.
Caramel Brulée LatteSeasonalLatte build + caramel brulée sauce. Whip + brulée topping.
Gingerbread LatteSeasonalLatte build + gingerbread syrup. Whip if recipe card calls for it.
Peppermint MochaSeasonalMocha + peppermint. Whip + chocolate curls/topping.
Peppermint White Chocolate MochaSeasonalWhite mocha + peppermint. Whip + holiday topping per card.
Oleato CollectionRetiredOlive-oil infused builds. Keep archived only unless product returns.
Archive rule: If Starbucks brings one back, change its badge from Archived/Retired to Current or Seasonal and verify the recipe card.