5 Best Starbucks Drinks To Pair With The New Horchata Syrup

CORRECTION 5/16/25: A previous version of this article stated the lavender cold foam would be available at Starbucks this summer. This is a seasonal option and may not be on menus by the time the Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is introduced.

Back in April, Starbucks told Tasting Table that its upcoming 2025 summer menu would feature some returning favorites, namely its fan-favorite boba-inspired Summer-Berry Refreshers. However, pretty soon, you'll also get to enjoy a new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso as well. If TikTok's shared by Starbucks baristas are correct, the drink will be made with espresso and oat milk shaken together with ice and a new horchata syrup, bringing together the rich flavors of espresso and the sweet, cinnamon-infused flavor of horchata. While that does sound delicious, it's not the only drink you could pair with the syrup.

From your Frappuccinos to cold brew or even matcha, there are plenty of ways to enjoy horchata syrup. Rumored to become available as early as May 20th for a limited time, there's no better time than now to get your drink order ready.

Given that Starbucks rumored horchata syrup is said to be essentially cinnamon and vanilla flavored, it will pair well with just about anything. While a horchata matcha latte is likely not the first drink to come to mind, you'd be making a mistake if you discount the combo. If you haven't had Starbucks' matcha before, you should know that the brand revamped its recipe in winter 2025 to use a non-sweetened powder. This allows you to order the drink unsweetened or to substitute the added sweetener that is used in the recipe for something else. This summer, we're recommending horchata syrup.

When substituted for the simple syrup that's used in Starbucks' current recipe, horchata syrup would give your matcha latte the added sweetness you're likely used to, just with the added dimension of cinnamon spice. Given how earthy matcha is, that sweetness of the syrup helps balance out the rest of the drink. The cinnamon, on the other hand, would bring a warm, spicy flavor that doesn't hinder its natural essence. Should you want to bring it up another level, you might consider adding a horchata-infused cold foam to your matcha latte instead.

If you prefer a sweeter matcha latte, try adding a pump of the rumored horchata syrup in addition to the simple syrup that's included in Starbucks' recipe. Alternatively, enhance the warmth of the syrup by pairing it with more vanilla or honey syrup instead.

Any cold brew drinker can appreciate the strong, dark, and simultaneously smoother flavor the drink gets from its low and slow method of brewing. (It is what distinguishes cold brew from regular iced coffee, after all.) But some days, you just need something sweet, even if it does come in the form of a strong cup of coffee. Starbucks' rumored horchata syrup would do just the trick when added to your cold brew. While the simplest option would be to add a pump or two to your drink and call it a day, another way possibly to level up your cold brew this summer would be to order it with horchata cold foam.

Starbucks whips up its famous cold foam topping by blending its vanilla sweet cream with syrup, powder, or sauce. So, as long as the syrup or powder you desire is currently on the menu, you can essentially make any flavor of cold foam you like. As the rumored newest addition to its syrup lineup, horchata cold foam is sure to be a must-try. Substituted for the vanilla that's normally used, you'd get a layer of frothy and cinnamon-y foam on top of your cold brew that floats into your mouth with every sip. Also, thanks to Starbucks' non-dairy cold foam alternative, this drink can be easily adapted for anyone who doesn't drink regular milk.

What is a London Fog? The concoction of Earl Grey tea, milk, and vanilla syrup topped with steamed milk was created in 1994 to cure morning sickness. A recent addition to the permanent Starbucks menu, it's also possible to order an iced London Fog in the summer when you need something refreshing, and we think you'd be remiss not to add a pump or two of the rumored horchata syrup to it, too. Ordered this way, all of the tea's bright, citrusy, and bergamot flavors are made all the brighter with a subtle hint of lavender, along with the cinnamon and vanilla flavors of horchata.

Usually, Starbucks' iced London Fog Lattes are made by shaking the steeped tea, sweeteners, and milks together by hand. However, if you want your drink to be as foggy as the original, you could also order it with a layer of cold foam on the top. In this case, you could specify by asking for a horchata cold foam for extra warmth or stick with the original vanilla cold foam flavor to keep things simple — or both.

While Starbucks' coffee roasts may be what made the brand's name, its famous Frappuccinos are what put it on the map. Some may argue that they're glorified milkshakes, essentially gateway drinks hooking teenagers on caffeine from a young age, but what few can contend against is the fact that they're delicious. Made from a unique, powdered coffee concentrate made just for its stores, Starbucks' Frappuccinos blend ice, milk, and various flavors (like mocha, vanilla, and caramel) with a topping of whipped cream. Now, what started as a simple frozen coffee has evolved into a drink of endless possibilities. This summer, Starbucks could potentially add one more: a horchata Frappuccino.

While this may go against what any Starbucks barista would ask customers to do — that is, refraining from ordering any complicated, unknown, or random secret menu Frappuccino order altogether — it is worth the effort. Just be sure to be polite, and definitely don't complain about it taking too long, because that much should be expected. The simplest way you may be able to order a horchata Frappuccino would be to ask for a traditional coffee Frappuccino with horchata syrup added to it. Or, if you're feeling brave enough, order a mocha cookie crumble Frappuccino with rumored syrup instead of mocha sauce. Made this way, you would get more of a cinnamon sugar/snickerdoodle cookie flavor as opposed to a chocolatey one.

The last drink to add Starbucks' possible new horchata syrup to this summer is one you're likely ordering anyway, no matter the season: an iced latte. That's right, even something as simple as your usual iced latte can get a complete refresh with a pump or two of the rumored cinnamon-and-vanilla-flavored coffee syrup, which would provide just the right amount of sweetness to enhance the espresso within. But you don't have to stop there either. Your potential iced horchata latte doesn't have to just be an iced horchata latte. As is true with many of the other drinks included in this roundup, it can be elevated even more with the help of a horchata-flavored cold foam or combined with other flavors.

If you want to build on the summer flavors, you may consider combining the potential horchata cold foam with a latte flavored with another syrup. Blueberry coffee is all the rage in the summer, but Starbucks offers a strawberry purée year-round that would add an aesthetic touch if drizzled into the bottom and along the sides of your latte cup. The rumored horchata syrup could also combine well with the flavors of your usual iced mocha, a chocolate cold foam, or perhaps both. Made with your choice of alternative milk or dairy-free cold foam, these drink options can be easily made dairy-free, too, since both the strawberry purée and mocha sauce already are.