The Starbucks secret menu is filled with the most creative drinks, and the Starbucks sweet n sour splasher is one of them. This is an article all about it.

Summer is rapidly approaching, and as the temperature rises, it’s urgent that I find something to get me through the long, hot summer days. I checked the Starbucks secret menu and came across the sweet n sour splasher. It combines two of my favorite refreshers, so the taste is twice as impressive. I decided to write this article all about it. If interested, keep reading.

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Brief History Of The Drink

The sweet n sour summer splasher is one of the drinks found on the Starbucks secret menu. Secret menu drinks are created by Starbucks customers who combine various items and ingredients on the permanent menu to create new drinks, then share the recipe.

For this drink, a customer tried and shared the recipe on social media. From then, the sweet n sour summer splasher was born.

Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher Overview

What’s in a Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher – (ingredients)

This drink is made of half and half or both of the very berry hibiscus refresher and the cool lime refresher, plus lemonade and no water. All these ingredients are then blended like a Frappuccino.

Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available?

The sizes available are tall, Grande, Venti, and Trenta. They measure 12 ounces, 16 ounces, 24 ounces, and 30 ounces, respectively. The most popular size is the Grande.

Nutritional facts

The nutritional information can be summarized in the table below;

Calorie Count	49
Nutrient content (per tall serving)	% Of Daily Value
Total Fat (0.0g) Trans Fat (0.000g) Saturated Fat (0.000g)	0
Total Carbohydrates (11.9g) Sugar (10.8g) Dietary Fiber (0.4g)	4.3 1.4
Protein (0.4g)
Cholesterol (0mg)
Sodium (11mg)

Caffeine information

The very berry hibiscus refresher has green coffee extract, which has caffeine. Therefore, this drink would have about 17 mg of caffeine. It is an excellent choice for those cutting back on caffeine.

So, what does Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher taste like?

It has a tart taste that’s relatively strong but not too much to the point that it is sharp. Its tartness blends with sweetness to create a wholesome drink. It lives up to its name; it is both sweet and sour.

Ways to Customize a sweet n sour summer splasher at Starbucks

For an extra sour taste, you could order the very berry hibiscus lemonade refresher instead of the very berry hibiscus refresher. It may not give you the original flavor, but it is close enough. Be sure to ask for extra lemonade, which tastes like a cool lime refresher.

How to make Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher at home – Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher Copycat Recipe

Starbucks Secret Menu: sweet n sour summer splasher

Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher Copycat Recipe

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Equipment

Blender
Pitcher
Tall glasses
Straws

Ingredients

2 Hibiscus tea bags
2 Green tea bags
½ cup of freshly squeezed lime juice
2 cups of hot water
A handful of blackberries
2 cups of ice

Instructions

Steep the hibiscus and green tea bags in a pitcher with hot water until brewed. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
In a blender, add the freshly squeezed lime juice and cooled tea and blend. Add 1 cup of ice cubes one by one until well incorporated.
In tall glasses, add the rest of the ice cubes and several blackberries in each glass.
Pour the blended mixture in, add a straw and enjoy while chilled.

Notes

You can omit the green tea if you don’t want an extra caffeine kick.

You can also use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of lime juice.

Informative section

How do you order sweet n sour summer splasher from the Starbucks app?

Navigate to the cold drinks category and select the very berry hibiscus lemonade refresher. In your customizations, select extra lemonade. Alternatively, you could order both the cool lime refresher and the very berry hibiscus refresher separately, then mix both.

Is the Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher still available?

No, it is not. Both the cool lime refresher and the very berry hibiscus refresher have been discontinued.

Does Starbucks have sweet n sour summer splasher all year round?

No, it does not. Both of the refreshers used to make the drink have since been discontinued.

Is the Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher healthy?

It is relatively healthy and would best be taken as an occasional treat. The berry hibiscus refresher has about 10.5g of sugar, and the cool lime refresher has about 9.8 g of sugar. Combined, that’s about 20.3 g of sugar, which is relatively high. However, compared to other Starbucks drinks, refreshers are pretty healthy.

How much is the Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher?

A tall size is $2.95, a Grande size is $3.45, a venti size is $3.95, and a Trenta size is $4.45.

Is sweet n sour summer splasher from Starbucks Good?

Yes, it is. It has a sour and tart taste with hints of sweetness. It is also hydrating, cool, and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer.

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Starbucks Secret Menu: sweet n sour summer splasher (Taste, Ingredients, Caffeine, Calories, Copycat Recipe & More information)

Brief History Of The Drink

Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher Overview

What’s in a Starbucks sweet n sour summer splasher – (ingredients)