Starbucks Secret Menu: Grasshopper Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Copycat Recipe, Caffeine, Calories & More information)

Save yourself some money by following my simple recipe to make this Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino. Read On to see how it is prepared.

Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino is a drink on Starbucks’ secret menu that is usually prepared using a mocha Frappuccino, java chips, and peppermint syrup. Since I love peppermint drinks, I always order any peppermint drink from Starbucks if I pass by the store.

I didn’t know this drink existed at Starbucks until recently when I found out through a friend. He had gone to Starbucks to buy coffee when I jokingly told him to buy me a peppermint drink. When he returned, I could not recognize this drink, as I had never ordered it. I was then curious to know how this drink is made and ways to customize it. In this article, I will explain in detail the different ingredients used in this drink and how it tastes.

Brief History of the drink

There needs to be a detailed history of when this drink was introduced on the Starbucks secret menu and the person behind this fantastic idea. However, we know this drink was introduced by a curious Starbucks customer or a barista. Even though there is no history of it, this rink remains among the most-ordered drinks from Starbucks due to its fantastic taste.

Is Grasshopper Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes, Grasshopper Frappuccino is still available at Starbucks on their secret menu. If you want to enjoy this drink, you will have to instruct the barista on the ingredients needed to make the drink, and the steps followed to make it. Now sit back and let them make you the drink.

Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)

What’s in a Grasshopper Frappuccino – (Ingredients)

Ingredients

According to their secret menu official website, Starbucks lists the ingredients in a Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino as a mocha Frappuccino, peppermint syrup, and java chips. Let us now look at each ingredient separately.

• Mocha Frappuccino: Starbucks uses mocha Frappuccino as the primary ingredient of this drink. Starbucks usually prepares its Mocha Frappuccino by blending ice, whole milk, coffee Frappuccino syrup, mocha sauce, coffee, vanilla whipped syrup, and whipped cream.
• Peppermint syrup: peppermint syrup is usually added to this drink to give it a peppermint flavor. Starbucks uses water, sugar, and natural flavors to make peppermint syrup.
• Java chips: java chips are used as an ingredient in this drink to add a sweet chocolate taste to it

Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available

Concerning the Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino, Starbucks offers this drink in three different sizes. These sizes are tall, which holds a capacity of 12 fluid ounces; a Grande size which has a total of 16 fluid ounces; and a Venti size which fits a capacity of 20 fluid ounces. The most ordered size of the Grasshopper Frappuccino is the Grande size.

Nutritional facts

When this Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino is served in a Grande size, it has 370 calories. Additionally, it contains 5 grams of protein, 220 milligrams of sodium, 54 grams of carbohydrates, 45 milligrams of cholesterol, and 15 grams of fat. This is not the healthiest drink you can opt for, as the calories are too high. The fats and sugars are also high. However, a treat here and there does no harm. Below is a summary table of the Grasshopper Frappuccino nutritional facts.

Calories (per 2,000 daily intake)	370
Nutritional value (per 1 cookie 2.9 oz. serving)	% Daily Value
Total fat 15g   Saturated fat 0g	19%
Total carbohydrates 54g   Dietary fiber 0g	18%
Protein 5g	8%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 229mg	9%

Caffeine information

The Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino has 100 milligrams of caffeine in it. This amount of caffeine is a little too high, making the drink not recommended for smaller children. The Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino can also be a bit too much for someone who likes less caffeinated Frappuccino.

So, what does Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino taste like?

Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino has a slightly sweet taste and a flavor of peppermint in it. Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino gets its sweet taste from the mocha Frappuccino, which has very sweet ingredients.

Ways to customize Grasshopper Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks GRASSHOPPER Frappuccino

Variations

Although you can customize most of Starbucks’ secret menu drinks, it is only possible to customize this drink as very few ingredients go with it. However, you can customize the Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino by requesting chocolate syrup to be drizzled on the bottom and the inside of the cup to give this drink a chocolatey flavor.

How to make Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Informative Section

How do you order Grasshopper Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?

To order Grasshopper Frappuccino, start by ordering a mocha Frappuccino. Then, request for java chips and peppermint syrup to be added to this Frappuccino.

Does Starbucks have Grasshopper Frappuccino all year round?

Yes, Starbucks has Grasshopper Frappuccino all year round.

Is the Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino healthy?

Yes, Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino is very healthy. However, avoid giving children this drink, as it contains a higher amount of caffeine in it.

How much is the Starbucks Grasshopper Frappuccino?

When served in a Grande size, this drink goes for $4.65.