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This Starbucks Barbie Frappuccino recipe has made a grand entrance at the perfect time. It has been trending on TikTok and the beloved Starbucks secret menu, and we are here for it. It is made with a handful of ingredients and yields a sweet and creamy, very pink drink that you can enjoy whenever those sweet cravings hit.
A few days ago, I noticed a TikTok video of a Starbucks barista making this Barbie drink and immediately went to grab this drink at my local Starbucks because, number one, how can you say no to this gorgeous pink drink, and number two, everyone was hyping it up so much, so I had to get on that trend and try it for myself.
As soon as I took the first sip, I was in love.
It was creamy, sweet, and fruity. Plus, being the bougie iced drink that it is, this sweet drink is also super refreshing for the upcoming hot summer days. If you’re on a pink drink kick like me, my Starbucks coconut milk pink drink and strawberry acai refresher are next on your list.
Quick Look: Starbucks Barbie Frappuccino
- 💗 What it is: A thick, pink copycat of the viral Starbucks secret menu Barbie Frappuccino, made with vanilla, raspberry, and dragon fruit.
- ⭐ Why it works: A pinch of xanthan gum keeps it thick and smooth like the Starbucks crème base, and half and half makes it extra creamy.
- 💛 Why you’ll love it: It’s caffeine-free, ready in about 5 minutes, and costs a fraction of the coffee shop price.
- ⚠️ What to watch for: Blend until there are no icy chunks, and taste before adding extra syrup since it’s already sweet.
- 🎯 How close to the original: Very close. I use frozen dragon fruit instead of freeze-dried inclusions and xanthan gum in place of the crème base.
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The Best Starbucks Barbie Drink Ever
This recipe is also a tribute to the 2023 Barbie movie, and it’s the perfect drink to pair with a Barbie watch party, while also listening to Barbie Girl – Aqua. Okay, okay, maybe that’s overkill, but I really think this is one of those drinks that you will absolutely adore if you enjoy fruity sweet drinks.
Try this drink and let me know what you think. It’s one of the prettiest drinks in my whole collection of Starbucks copycat recipes!
What is the Starbucks Barbie frappuccino?
The OG Barbie frappuccino was released in March of 2021 to celebrate Barbie’s 50th anniversary. But this specific drink is a little different because it has become trendy again thanks to TikTok.
It is a sweet frappuccino that combines flavors of vanilla, raspberry, and dragon fruit together to yield the most stunning thick pink drink.
I saw somewhere that Starbucks is discontinuing its raspberry syrups, so I made sure to recreate it for you so that you can enjoy it at home whenever the cravings hit.
Why This Recipe Works
- You know what’s in it. Making it at home allows you to know exactly what is in your drink.
- Budget friendly. This recipe will allow you to make smaller sizes for the whole family for a fraction of the cost.
- Your sweetness, your call. You can control how much or how little sweetener to add to your delicious drink.
- Easy to customize. This recipe can be tweaked to your liking. Add a little of the strawberry sauce from my strawberry crème frappuccino to the mix for something a little more fruity. Mix in a few scoops of vanilla bean powder for an extra sweet hint of vanilla, or top it with a thick layer of vanilla sweet cream cold foam instead of whipped cream if that is what you want.
Key Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this copycat Starbucks secret menu Barbie drink recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Half and half – You can use whole milk, but the half and half makes it a lot creamier.
- Dragon fruit- Starbucks uses freeze-dried dragon fruit (the same pink inclusions in their mango dragon fruit refresher), but I am using frozen because freeze-dried is nowhere to be found.
- Ice
- Xanthan gum– This is a must-have to really allow the drink to fully emulsify. Starbucks uses the crème base instead of just straight-up xanthan gum, but who has the room to have a whole jug of crème base in their kitchen?
- Raspberry syrup and vanilla syrup– These will add extra flavor and sweeten our drink a little more.
- Whipped cream- You can make your own using heavy cream and sugar, or use store-bought; both will do just fine.
How to Make a Barbie Frappuccino
- Load the blender. Add the half and half, dragon fruit, ice, raspberry syrup, vanilla syrup, and xanthan gum to a high-speed blender. Save the whipped cream for the end.
- Blend until smooth. Blend on high speed until thick, creamy, and completely smooth, with no icy chunks left.
- Pour and top. Pour into a tall glass, add a generous swirl of whipped cream on top, and finish with a few extra pieces of dragon fruit.
Expert Tips
- Don’t skip the xanthan gum. Just 1/4 teaspoon keeps the drink thick and emulsified so it doesn’t separate into ice and liquid.
- Use frozen dragon fruit. It adds color and thickness at the same time, so you don’t need to water it down with extra ice.
- Taste before adding more syrup. Start with 2 tablespoons each of vanilla and raspberry, then add more only if you want it sweeter.
- Blend on high until smooth. Keep going until there are no icy chunks left for that true frappuccino texture.
- Serve it right away. Blended drinks start to separate as they sit, so top with whipped cream and enjoy immediately.
Barbie Frappuccino FAQs
To order the Barbie Frappuccino in-store, ask for a Venti white mocha with half and half. Add 3 pumps of vanilla syrup and 2 to 3 pumps of raspberry syrup, and have them blend in the dragon fruit inclusions. Finish with whipped cream and extra dragon fruit pieces on top.
Here are a few more ideas to really take your Barbie Frappuccino to the next level. Make my vanilla bean frappuccino and layer it with the Barbie Frappuccino for a beautiful pink and white drink. Make a matcha green tea frappuccino and layer it with the Barbie Frappuccino for a beautiful green and pink drink. Or add whipped cream and thick raspberry syrup, jam, or sauce to the bottom of the cup before topping it with the Barbie Frappuccino for an ombre look.
The best-tasting Barbie Frappuccino uses half and half because it makes it so creamy, but if you can’t have dairy, soy milk, oat milk, or cashew milk all work instead. Be aware that the flavor will change a little bit. Add a little extra vanilla bean powder if making it dairy-free to make up for the flavor you miss out on by not using dairy milk.
Since the Barbie Frappuccino doesn’t contain any caffeine, it can definitely be enjoyed by both kids and adults. The only thing I would keep in mind is that it is a pretty sweet drink, so try making a smaller size or enjoying a little bit at a time to avoid a sugar overload.
You can, but your Barbie Frappuccino will be icier and separate much faster. Xanthan gum is what keeps it thick and smooth like the Starbucks version, and you only need 1/4 teaspoon.
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If you blended up this Barbie Frappuccino, come on Barbie, let’s go party in the comments! Leave a ⭐ star rating and tell me how pink yours turned out. I love hearing from you!!
Viral Starbucks Barbie frappuccino
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Vanilla syrup Taste and add 1 more tbsp for sweeter drink
- 2 tbsp Raspberry syrup Taste and add 1 more tbsp for sweeter drink
- 1/3 cup dragon fruit pieces frozen, fresh, or freeze dried, extra for topping
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
- whipped cream
Instructions
- To a high-speed blender add all of your ingredients except the whipped cream.2 tbsp Vanilla syrup, 2 tbsp Raspberry syrup, 1/3 cup dragon fruit pieces, 1/2 cup half and half, 1/2 cup ice, 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
- Blend on high speed until combined then. pour in a tall glass.
- Top with whipped cream, extra dragon fruit and enjoylwhipped cream
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
It said in the intro the raspberry syrup recipe was included as Starbucks is discontinuing theirs but there’s no recipe fir it?
I used the Monin Raspberry syrup for this drink.