summer starbucks go-tos

i’ve been switching up the ole starbucks order these days! warmer weather has me craving a lighter, less-sweet (but still smooth) vibe.

here are my 3 favorites:

(going to type them out exactly how i order them)

• grande iced latte, oat milk, blonde ristretto shots, 3 pumps of brown sugar // this one is the priciest of the bunch - usually about $6.50

• double shot of iced blonde espresso in a grande cup, 1 pump chai, extra splash of whole milk (& sometimes i add vanilla sweet cream cold foam)

• tall iced latte, 2 shots of blonde espresso, whole milk, 2 pumps brown sugar, 1 pump vanilla // tall iced lattes only come with one shot so you’ll need to ask for an extra one! or you can just get a grande which comes with two but like i said, the warmer weather has had me into drinks not as creamy as i usually go for

as you can tell i’m a sucker for lattes but honorable mention goes to…tall nitro cold brew in a grande cup with ice & extra sweet cream cold foam.

whatever you do…DON’T FORGET TO GET THE BLONDE, RISTRETTO ESPRESSO OPTION. this levels up every starbucks drink because it makes it so much more smooth! blonde = their lighter roast & ristretto = Italian for "restricted," uses less hot water when brewing the espresso to get a more concentrated flavor. this results in a stronger & smoother shot.

i know these orders are a mouth-full so f you get boujie-order-shy, just order them in the app! hope you love them :)