Starbucks Secret Menu: Ginger Snap Frappuccino (ingredients, taste, variations, sizes, copycat recipe, caffeine, calories, and more information)

Are you a sucker for caramel flavors? Then, you’ll love the Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino.

The Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino is a secret menu frappuccino with only four ingredients, the regular Chai Crème Frappuccino being its foundation. A few days ago, my best friend had me taste her frappuccino, and I was blown away by its deep caramel flavors. I couldn’t tell what frappuccino it was, and after about five minutes of “Just guess!” she finally introduced me to the Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino and told me about its recipe. I ordered the frappuccino, and since then, I can’t stop recommending it to everyone I know.

So, what is the recipe for this frappuccino? How can you order it? Is it available? Keep reading to find out.

A brief history of the drink

The Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino was created by a Starbucks barista from Washington D.C. by the name Angela R around 2018 when the Chai Crème Frappuccino was famous. The crème frappuccino syrup in this drink was introduced at Starbucks in 2002, while the caramel ingredients used were introduced in 1999. The java chips in this frappuccino have existed at Starbucks since 1995.

Is Ginger Snap Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes. This frappuccino is available on the Starbucks app, on the website, and in all Starbucks outlets across the U.S. Gladly, this frappuccino can be ordered any time of the year because none of the ingredients used are seasonal. However, looking at previous years, the dark caramel sauce used in this drink tends to be out of stock in most stores, so ensure to confirm that with your barista first before ordering.

Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino (ingredients, taste, variation, sizes, caffeine, calories)

What’s in a Ginger Snap Frappuccino? – (Ingredients)

The Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino has the following ingredients:

• Chai Crème Frappuccino: This is the base drink of the Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino, containing crème frappuccino syrup, milk, ice, cinnamon, chai tea concentrate, and whipped cream topping.
• Caramel drizzle in the cup: The cup is lined with this syrup to add caramel flavors to the frappuccino and sweeten it. Starbucks drizzle has potassium sorbate (preservative), water, citric acid, sugar, and natural flavors.
• Java chips: These are used to add chocolate flavors to the frappuccino, made with oil, additives, sugar, and cocoa.
• Dark caramel sauce: This sauce is drizzled on top of the whipped cream to garnish the frappuccino and add more caramel flavors. Starbucks dark caramel sauce has sweetened condensed milk, sunflower lecithin, butter, sugar, preservative, water, corn syrup, salt, and natural flavors.

Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, caffeine, and calories

What sizes are available?

This frappuccino is served in three sizes; Tall (12fl oz.), Grande (16fl oz.), and Venti (24fl oz.). Kids, beginners, or anyone trying to reduce their calorie intake are advised to order the smallest size, which is tall. The Grande and venti sizes are the most popular sizes of the Ginger Snap Frappuccino.

Nutritional facts

A venti-sized Ginger Snap Frappuccino has 420 calories, 18g of fat, 57g of sugar, and 58g of carbs. These values are all within the daily limit advocated for by medical professionals. However, know that these values are for a single cup of frappuccino, so if you have more than a cup, you’ll be going beyond the daily limit risking health issues in the long term.

The table below has summarized all the nutrients in this frappuccino and their percentage contribution to your diet.

Calories	420
Dietary Fiber (per 24fl oz. serving)	% Daily Value
Cholesterol (55mg)	18%
Total fat (18g)   Saturated fat (11g) Trans fat (0.5mg)	23%   55% –
Sodium (320mg)	14%
Dietary fiber (0g)	–
Total carbs (58g)	21%
Sugars (57g)	–
Protein (7g)	–

Caffeine Information

The tall-size Ginger Snap Frappuccino has 20mg of caffeine, and the Grande and Venti sizes have 40mg. Although the drink is coffee-free and prepared with crème frappuccino syrup, the caffeine is from the chai tea concentrate.

So, what does Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino taste like?

The Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino is tasty, creamy, sweet, and thick, with rich caramel and light chocolate flavors. The sweet and creamy taste and texture of this frappuccino are from the chai crème frappuccino used as the base, while the caramel and chocolate flavors are from the caramel sauce and java chip, respectively. Caramel drizzle also adds caramel flavors.

Ways to customize Ginger Snap Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino variations

Ask your barista to use regular caramel syrup if your Starbucks store doesn’t have dark caramel sauce.

Typically, whole milk is used in this frappuccino; however, you can ask your barista for any milk.

The number of chai pumps and java chips used can also be adjusted to your preference.

The amount of topping used is up to you, so be sure to let the barista know your preference.

How to make Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino copycat recipe

INFORMATIVE SECTION

How do you order Ginger Snap Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?

Order a Chai Crème Frappuccino and under the “Flavors” section, select “Add Caramel Syrup” then, under the “Toppings” section, select “Caramel Drizzle” and place your order.

Does Starbucks have Ginger Snap Frappuccino all year round?

Yes, this frappuccino is sold throughout the year.

Is the Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino healthy?

No. However, rare consumption is fine.

How much is the Starbucks Ginger Snap Frappuccino?

The Grande size is about $4.75. This price can change depending on the Starbucks store location.