Starbucks Secret Menu: Blood Orange Slush (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Copycat Recipe, Caffeine, Calories & More information)
Did you know you can follow a few simple steps to make “Starbucks Blood Orange Slush” at home? Read on to find out how.
Starbucks Blood Orange Slush is a beverage available on Starbucks’ secret menu, typically prepared using Valencia orange refresher juice, raspberry syrup, and ice. I came first to know the existence of this drink a few years ago after I stopped at a Starbucks drive-through one summer afternoon and requested the barista to recommend the perfect drink for my afternoon. She immediately recommended the Starbucks Blood Orange Slush, and true to her words, I loved the first sip of this drink. In this article, I will share with you how this drink tastes, its nutritional value and how you can customize it to your liking.
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Brief History of the drink
Do you always get the urge to know how your favorite drink or food came about after testing it? If your answer is yes, you’re in the right place because checking out the History of my different favorite beverages is one of my weird hobbies.
Although there is no exact date or month when this beverage was introduced at Starbucks, research shows that Starbucks introduced summer beverages in June 2013. This introduction gave Starbucks customers options for healthy drinks while they enjoyed their different summer activities throughout the season.
Is Blood Orange Slush still available at Starbucks?
Yes, Starbucks Blood Orange Slush is still available at Starbucks, and you will be served by the barista whatever size you order. You should, however, note that this drink is not available on Starbucks’ regular menu, so do not expect to get the drink by simply placing an order. To enjoy this famous Starbucks drink, you will have to know the ingredients used to make it, and perhaps how also to make it, so that the barista attending to you has an easy time preparing it.
Starbucks Blood Orange Slush (Ingredients, Taste, Variations. Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)
What’s in a Blood Orange Slush- Ingredients
What’s actually in Starbucks Blood Orange Slush? According to their secret menu website, Starbucks lists the ingredients in their Blood Orange Slush: Valencia orange refresher juice, ice, and raspberry syrup. Let’s talk about each one of these ingredients.
- Valencia orange refresher juice: Valencia orange refresher juice is the main ingredient used to make this delicious Starbucks beverage. The Valencia orange refresher juice is made by mixing lemon iced tea, ice, sugar, and orange juice.
- Raspberry syrup: raspberry syrup is used as an ingredient in Blood Orange Slush to give the drink a fruity flavor.
- Ice: Ice is used to make this drink perfectly cold.
Starbucks Blood Orange Slush: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine & Calories
What sizes are available
As we all know, various cup sizes are available at Starbucks, and you can order your drink from whatever cup you feel like. However, when it comes to Starbucks Blood Orange Slush, there are only two size options that Starbucks is currently offering. These sizes are the Venti (24 fl oz.) and tall size (12 fl oz.). If you want to enjoy this drink in a larger cup size that Starbucks does not offer, you can prepare it at home because you will make it in the quantity you desire.
Nutritional facts
No one wants to have a drink without knowing its nutritional content. This is because most people are cautious about the number of calories and even protein they consume in a particular drink. The Starbucks Blood Orange Slush has 110 calories, 28 of fat, 25 grams of sugar, 23 grams of carbohydrates, zero cholesterol, fat, and protein. This drink is one of the healthiest beverages available at Starbucks because it contains fewer calories and sugar than other drinks.
Caffeine information
The Starbucks Blood Orange Slush has caffeinated contents because its primary ingredient, Valencia orange refresher juice, is made with lemon tea, which has caffeine. The lemon tea used in the Valencia orange refresher juice has 45 milligrams of caffeine.
So, what does Starbucks Blood Orange Slush taste like?
The Starbucks Blood Orange Slush tastes sour from the orange juice used to prepare it. However, you can sweeten this drink a little bit by requesting the barista to add a sweetener to it.
Ways to Customize Blood Orange Slush at Starbucks- Starbucks BLOOD ORANGE SLUSH Variations
One thing about Starbucks drinks is that they give you the option to customize it, to ensure that you enjoy the drink to your preference. With this Starbucks Blood Orange Slush, you can customize it by ordering it without ice to give you the perfect warmth. You can also choose to order this drink with an additional sweetener to reduce the tartiness that comes from the orange juice.
How to make Starbucks Blood Orange Slush at home- Starbucks Blood Orange Slush Copycat Recipe
Starbucks Blood Orange Slush Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Cup
Ingredients
- Valencia orange refresher juice
- Ice
- Raspberry syrup
- water
Instructions
- start by putting a preferred amount of Valencia orange refresher juice in a cup.
- Add an adequate amount of water to the orange juice and add ice cubes to it.
- Transfer the mixture into a blender, and carefully blend it.
- Pour your now blended blood orange slush into a cup, and ad raspberry syrup on top of it.
- The raspberry syrup will give your drink a beautiful look, resulting in a two-tone color.
Notes
Informative Section
How do you order Blood Orange Slush from the Starbucks app?
Unfortunately, you cannot order this drink from the Starbucks app, as it is unavailable on Starbucks’ regular menu. The Blood Orange Slush beverage is a little complicated, and you should physically visit the store to tell the barista what you need.
Does Starbucks have Blood Orange Slush all year round?
Yes, Starbucks has Blood Orange Slush drink all year round. However, the perfect time to order this drink from Starbucks is during the summer season, as it is ideal for hot/warm weather.
Is the Starbucks Blood Orange Slush healthy?
Yes, I can describe the Starbucks Blood Orange Slush as healthy because it has fewer calories and other nutritional contents that benefit your body.
How much is the Starbucks Blood Orange Slush?
The Starbucks Blood Orange Slush price will vary slightly according to the location you are buying from and the size you are ordering your drink. When ordered in a Venti size, the Starbucks Blood Orange Slush beverage goes for $2.45
Can I order Starbucks Blood Orange Slush in a Grande size?
No, you cannot order Starbucks Blood Orange Slush in a Grande size because Starbucks does not currently offer this drink in that size. However, you can enjoy this drink in a size of Tall (12 fl oz.) or Venti (24 fl oz.).