Everyone has likely heard about Starbucks’ “secret menu”, but most people have yet to try many of the items. The Colt staff decided to put some of the secret menu frappuccinos to the test to see if they’re really worth your cash.

Candy Cane

• vanilla bean frappuccino
• 1 pump peppermint syrup*

“Oh my, that tastes heavenly.”- Declan Quinn, sophomore

“Definitely a mint in my mouth.”- Lexy Pritchard, senior

“This makes me want Christmas to come faster!!”- Emma Ruby, sophomore

Cotton Candy

• vanilla bean frappuccino
• 1 pump raspberry syrup*

“Best flavor! Simple, sweet, and tastes like cotton candy!”- Angel Garcia, sophomore

“I didn’t expect to like this one, but it’s actually great. It’s more subtle than the other flavors.”- Emma Ruby

“I like the taste, but it doesn’t taste like cotton candy.”- Tori Haynes, sophomore

Red Velvet Cake

• half white mocha/half regular mocha frappuccino
• 1 pump raspberry syrup*

“This kind of tastes like watered down chocolate milk.”- Lillie Holmes, sophomore

“It lowkey tastes like a hot chocolate cake with marshmallow icing.”- Lexy Pritchard

“Tastes like really good coffee, not Red Velvet.”- Declan Quinn

S’mores

• double chocolate chip frappuccino (or java chip)
• 1 pump cinnamon dolce syrup*
• 1 pump toffee nut syrup*
• top with cinnamon dolce sprinkles

“It tastes like cold s’mores.”- Tyler Davis, senior

“Surprisingly delicious.”- Jarod McCants, junior

“It tastes like coconut Girl Scout cookies!”- Emma Ruby

Cap’n Crunch

• strawberries & creme frappuccino
• 1 pump toffee nut syrup*
• 1 pump hazelnut syrup*
• 1 pump caramel syrup*

“This is one of the worst drinks I have ever tasted.”- Willow McPherson, senior

“It tasted like vegetables and fruit blended together with a pinch of cinnamon, ew.”- Lexy Pritchard

“Tastes like Cap’n Crunch with a lot of milk.”- Angel Garcia

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Angel Garcia, sophomore, contemplates his Starbucks shot before writing down his thoughts.