December 2016 Issue #4 | Page 8

TASTY

18 SECRET MENU STARBUCKS

HOLIDAY DRINKS YOU NEED TO TRY

Barista Life is an online community for baristas ( duh ) that is both an Instagram account and a website . Recently , they asked their followers what their favorite Starbucks holiday creations were because , as they put it , “ Baristas know how to combine syrups to make the tastiest drinks out there .”
Troy Lendman , a former barista and founder of the group , helped compile this list with very specific instructions on how to get each drink . Happy hunting ! NOTE : All of these instructions are for * grande * drinks .
1 . Hot Chocolate with Gingerbread Syrup How to order : “ For a Christmas twist for a generic hot chocolate , ask your barista to substitute the vanilla syrup usually included in a standard hot chocolate with gingerbread syrup . You won ’ t be disappointed .”
2 . Flat White with 2 Pumps of Toffee Nut & 1 Pump of Gingerbread How to order : “ The flat white is made with whole milk , ristretto shots , and thick , velvety foam . By adding toffee nut you are enhancing it with the spirit of Christmas . Simply order a ‘ flat white with a pump or two of toffee nut .’”
3 . Chestnut Prailine Latte add a Pump or 2 of Mocha Sauce How to order : “ Depending on how sweet you want it , ask for ‘ a Chestnut Praline Latte with one to four pumps of mocha .’ ( You may be charged extra for the pumps of mocha .) This drink tastes like a chocolatey bowl of Lucky Charms .”
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