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# Starbucks Frappuccino Base Syrup - Oh, How Civilized

Home › Starbucks Copycat Recipes Starbucks Frappuccino Base Syrup By Jee Choe, Tea Sommelier Updated Jun 17, 2024 This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Pin this Recipe Jump to Recipe The secret to making perfect Frappuccinos at home is to use a base syrup that transforms an ice, slushy drink into a smooth, creamy one! It’s just 4 ingredients and it’s easy to make! Want to save this? Enter your email and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips from me every week! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Email * Save Recipe Table of Contents Secret to Homemade Frappuccinos Note from Jee Recipe Highlights Ingredient Notes Step-by-Step Instructions Expert Tips Related Starbucks Frappuccino Base Syrup Recipe Secret to Homemade Frappuccinos The secret ingredient in every Starbucks Frappuccino is the Frappuccino base syrup. It makes a HUGE difference in the texture of a frozen drink, making Frappuccinos perfectly smooth and creamy, like a melted milkshake. This Frappuccino base syrup is a game changer for me and I know it will be for you. It’s what makes an icy frozen drink into a smooth and creamy Frappuccino. Starbucks has a creme version (no caffeine) and coffee version (with caffeine) of the Frappuccino base syrup. This homemade version doesn’t contain any coffee and is caffeine-free, so you can add it to any frozen drink to make it like a Frappuccino. Note from Jee When I would make frozen drinks at home, it never came out as nice as Starbucks. I wanted to find out how Starbucks made their Frappuccinos and after some digging, found out that the secret ingredient is a thickener. Once I had the ingredient (xanthan gum), I tested it multiple times so that it would come out great each time. Now, I never make frozen drinks without a thickener like xanthan gum since it completely changed the texture of my frozen beverages, for the better. Give this Frappuccino base syrup a try to see the difference yourself! Recipe Highlights This copycat recipe recreates the Starbucks Frappuccino base syrup using just 4 ingredients in a blender. Make a batch of the Frappuccino base syrup and add it with other ingredients in a blender to make frozen drinks smooth and creamy. Makes 1 cup of base syrup that can be used to make multiple Frappuccinos. RELATED: Mocha Frappuccino Ingredient Notes Xanthan gum powder: The secret ingredient that’s in every Starbucks Frappuccino, it’s a common food additive that’s used to thicken and prevents ingredients from separating, like ice cream and yogurt. Sugar: Use regular white, granulated sugar or cane sugar. You can also use brown sugar if you want a richer, caramel-like syrup. Water: Use filtered water if possible. Vanilla extract: A flavor enhancer, it’s not absolutely necessary but it adds a little something that makes drinks taste better. For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Put sugar and water in a saucepan. Simmer on low heat and stir until sugar completely dissolves. Turn off heat and let it cool down. Step 2: In a blender, combine cooled down simple syrup, xanthan gum powder, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Step 3: Pour Frappuccino base syrup into an airtight container. Stir well before using. The Frappuccino base syrup is thick, so it’s best to put it in a jar instead of a bottle so you can scoop it out. Expert Tips Xanthan gum powder smoothes out and thickens frozen drinks. It’s added to sugar and water (simple syrup) so it can sweeten and thicken a drink at the same time. Don’t add xanthan gum powder to the saucepan with the sugar and water since it just won’t mix well and will clump. Frappuccino base can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a month. Related London Fog Frappuccino Matcha Frappuccino Chai Frappuccino 17 Simple Syrup Recipes If you tried this  Frappuccino Base Syrup  recipe, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  star rating  and let me know how you like it in the  comments  below. Save Saved Pin Print 4.75 from 85 votes Starbucks Frappuccino Base Syrup By: Jee Choe, Tea Sommelier The secret ingredient to making perfectly smooth Frappuccinos at home. Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes Total Time: 7 minutes minutes Yield: 5 servings Ingredients  1x 2x 3x ▢ ½ cup water ▢ ¾ cup sugar ▢ 1 teaspoon xanthan gum powder ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions  Put sugar and water in a saucepan and simmer. Simmer on low heat and stir until sugar completely dissolves. Turn off heat and let it cool down to room temperature. Combine cooled down simple syrup, xanthan gum powder, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth. Start on low speed then increase to high. Pour Frappuccino base syrup into an airtight container. Stir well before using. Frappuccino base syrup can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a month. Notes The Frappuccino base syrup is thick, so it’s best to put it in a jar instead of a bottle so you can scoop it out. Don’t add xanthan gum powder to the saucepan with the sugar and water since it just won’t mix well and will clump. Mix it in a blender. Use regular white, granulated sugar or cane sugar. You can also use brown sugar if you want a richer, caramel-like syrup. Vanilla extract is what I consider a flavor enhancer. It’s not absolutely necessary but it adds a little something that makes it taste better. Turn any frozen drink with ice into a Frappuccino! Instead of adding simple syrup or sugar in blended frozen drinks, use the Frappuccino base to make it smooth and creamy. Nutrition Calories: 120 Carbohydrates: 31 g Sodium: 19 mg Potassium: 4 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 30 g Calcium: 1 mg Iron: 1 mg Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Tried this recipe? Mention @ohhowcivilized or tag #ohhowcivilized !