Every Christmas, the Whos of Whoville celebrate heart-to-heart, and hand-in-hand. They all "liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Whoville—did not!" Whether you’re a Grinch or a Who, Starbucks knows just what to do. Head to a store for a secret drink, but be quick, or they’ll be gone in a wink. It's really the most wonderful time of the year when we can get Frappuccinos themed with a cheer or a sneer!
How to Order a Cindy Lou Who Frappuccino:
If you love Christmas as much as Cindy Lou, this special Starbucks drink is for you! A brainchild of the Frappuccino-obsessed content creators over at Totally the Bomb (I mean, we're not complaining!), the Cindy Lou Who Frappuccino is inspired by the littlest Who in Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Because the drink is not officially on the Starbucks menu, you will have to give your local barista some very specific instructions. To make a Cindy Lou Who Frappuccino, order a blended strawberry lemonade and ask to have it topped off with whipped cream, a dusting of matcha powder, and a couple of dried strawberries. Voila! You now have a drink that looks exactly like Cindy Lou Who! Easy-peasy!
How to Order a Grinch Frappuccino
If you’re not a fan of Christmas glee, then this drink’s probably right up your tree! The Grinch Frappuccino at Starbucks is as green as the Grinch and as cold as his soul. However, be careful—once you take a sip, your heart is sure to grow at least three times larger.
To order the secret Grinch drink, ask your barista for a vanilla bean Frappucino with matcha powder blended in. Once the drink is green, ask for a whipped cream topping sprinkled with more matcha powder. Then, request two dried strawberries to add on top of the whipped cream, arranged to look just like a heart. After this, you’ll start to see your Grinch drink take form!
Some Friendly Holiday Rules for Ordering Your Secret Menu Drinks
It’s important that you remember that neither of these drinks is actually on Starbucks' official menu. That means that, very likely, your baristas will not know how to make the drink simply based on its name.
Therefore, before you head to Starbucks, be sure to print out a copy of the recipe and instructions so that your barista can recreate the magic for you. You may even want to save the photo of the drinks on your phone so that you can easily pull it up when you get to Starbucks. Also, be patient as your barista stirs up your magical holiday concoction.
Pro tip: Take your Instagram photos as soon as you receive the drink before the whipped cream has a chance to melt!
Whether you’re a mean one like the Grinch or a lovable Who like Cindy Lou, Starbucks has something for you. Try these secret menu items next time you’re in the holiday mood, and let us know how your drinks turn out!
