Do you ever wonder where Starbucks coffee gets its incredible flavors? The bold and fulfilling taste of coffee comes from their top-quality coffee beans, but flavors such as vanilla, cinnamon, and pumpkin are mixed into the coffee via Starbucks syrups and sauces.
There are 19 different types of sauces and syrups Starbucks uses for their coffee drinks, and as you can imagine, that gives them a lot of possibilities for new and creative drinks.
Here I want to go over all the best Starbucks syrups and popular examples you can try them in, like the Vanilla Late!
Complete List of All Starbucks Syrups and Sauces
- Vanilla Syrup
- Mocha Sauce
- Caramel Sauce
- Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
- Toffee Nut Syrup
- Classic Syrup
- Hazelnut Syrup
- Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup
- Caramel Syrup
- Raspberry Syrup
- Peppermint Syrups
- Brown Sugar Syrup
- Honey Blend Syrup
- Dark Caramel Sauce
- Cane Sugar Syrup
- White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
- Funnel Cake Syrup
- Pineapple Ginger Syrup
- Pistachio Sauce
Starbucks Syrups and Sauces
1. Vanilla Syrup
Starbucks vanilla syrup is a highly concentrated sweet product additive used with coffee, milk, or water to create fantastic flavors.
Vanilla syrup is the most popular sauce used at Starbucks.
Recommended Examples: Vanilla Latte | Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
2. Mocha Sauce
Mocha sauce is the key ingredient in most chocolate drinks at Starbucks.
Its flavor is derived from cocoa and sugar. It has a smooth, thick texture that resembles chocolate sauce more than it does a syrup.
Recommended Examples: Caffè Mocha | Hot Chocolate
3. Caramel Sauce
It’s made by heating a combination of sweet ingredients, which melts the sugars in the sauce and caramelizes them.
This gives it its characteristic brown color and crisp yet smooth texture.
Recommended Example: Caramel Macchiato
4. Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
It’s a combination of bold and creamy Italian cinnamon with a hint of sweet sugar.
Cinnamon dolce syrup was designed to create a mixed drink that tastes like cinnamon sugar toast.
Recommended Examples: Cinnamon Dolce Latte | Caramel Apple Spice
5. Toffee Nut Syrup
Toffee nut syrup is made with an extract of real butter, in essence, to taste like a very buttery and nutty candy bar.
It has a slightly dark amber color and a consistent flavor that won’t overpower your drink.
Recommended Example: Toffee Mocha Macchiato
6. Classic Syrup
Classic syrups, also known as pure cane syrup or just pure syrup, is a sweetener made with cane sugar.
This one is used in your favorite drizzle toppings and frozen drinks.
Recommended Examples: Iced Coffee with Milk | Iced Shaken Espresso
7. Hazelnut Syrup
Hazelnut syrup is a sweet, creamy syrup prepared from hazelnut and other related ingredients.
Similar to the mocha syrup, it is used in making various chocolate-flavored drinks.
Recommended Example: Starbucks Hazelnut Bianco Latte
8. Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup
This is a nutritionally sweetened syrup with no sugar added.
At only 60 calories per serving, each 1-fluid-ounce bottle contains eight servings of our calorie-free syrup.
Sugar-Free Vanilla uses Spend, the most sophisticated non-calorie sweetener.
Recommended Example: Iced Coffee
9. Caramel Syrup
Caramel syrup is a caffeinated condiment used to sweeten and intensify the flavor of the coffee. It is made from real roasted sugar, water, and a touch of vanilla.
Recommended Example: Caramel Frappuccino
10. Raspberry Syrup
Starbucks uses raspberry syrup to add a kick of berry flavors to some of their best drinks.
In addition to being used for adding raspberry flavor to coffee drinks, it can also be used for milkshakes and cold drinks.
Recommended Example: Iced Raspberry Latte
11. Peppermint Syrups
Peppermint syrup is an essential part of any holiday drink at Starbucks.
It’s the only mint-flavored syrup at our favorite coffee shop
Recommended Example: Peppermint Mocha
12. Brown Sugar Syrup
Brown sugar syrups are sweeteners made of natural ingredients.
They are an ideal alternative for consumers looking for healthier dessert options.
Recommended Example: Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
13. Honey Blend Syrup
Honey blended syrup is a great alternative for those who love the sweetness of honey-flavored drinks.
This syrup has all the benefits of honey sourced straight from the beehive plus the flavors of other sweet and tasty ingredients like vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Recommended Example: Iced Honey Almondmilk Flat White
14. Dark Caramel Sauce
Dark caramel sauce is a little secret Starbucks has kept all these years. It’s basically the unsweetened version of their traditional caramel sauce.
Recommended Example: Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino
15. Cane Sugar Syrup
Unlike other liquid sweeteners, cane sugar actually tastes like sugar.
Cane sugar syrup is a versatile natural sweetener that can be used to sweeten everything from smoothies and coffee drinks to teas and lemonade.
Recommended Example: Iced Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte
16. White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
Starbucks white chocolate mocha sauce is made with real white chocolate and blended with a double espresso and milk, creating a slightly sweeter taste than most mochas.
Recommended Examples: White Chocolate Mocha | White Hot Chocolate
17. Funnel Cake Syrup
Funnel cake syrup is only used for the Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino at Starbucks. Have you ever tried this sweet and creamy frappuccino?
Recommended Example: Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino
18. Pineapple Ginger Syrup
It is mild, spicy pineapple syrups with a tropical and refreshing flavor. The syrup has a rich aroma that can be paired with a variety of food and beverage combinations.
Recommended Example: Iced Golden Ginger Drink
19. Pistachio Sauce
The newest addition to the Starbucks lineup, pistachio sauce can be a game-changer.
Its bold chocolaty and earthy flavors are ideal for pairing with coffee.
Recommended Examples: Pistachio Latte |Iced Pistachio Latte
Seasonal Starbucks Syrups and Sauces
1. Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Arguably one of the most recognizable syrups on the Starbucks menu. Any time you hear it, you automatically think of the Pumpkin Spiced Latte.
2. Chestnut Praline Syrup
Only available during the holidays, chestnut praline syrup is somewhere between hazelnut and mocha syrup in my opinion. If you want to try it, look for the Chestnut Praline Latte next winter.
3. Gingerbread Syrup
Mostly only used for the Gingerbread Latte during the holidays. You won’t find it at Starbucks at any other time than Christmas.
How Many Calories Are in Starbucks Syrup?
Starbucks syrups range from 0 – 45 calories per pump. Each pump of syrup is 10 mL (half a tablespoon) in volume.
Remember that most drinks have multiple pumps of flavor.
Here is a complete chart of the calories and carbs found in Starbucks syrups:
| Calories Per Pump | Carbs Per Pump | |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar Syrup | 30 | 7 g |
| Cane Sugar Syrup | 37 | 8.5 g |
| Caramel Sauce | 30 | 7.5 g |
| Caramel Syrup | 30 | 7.5 g |
| Chestnut Praline Syrup | 45 | 11 g |
| Cinnamon Dolce Syrup | 27 | 6.5 g |
| Classic Syrup | 20 | 5 g |
| Dark Caramel Sauce | 15 | 5 g |
| Gingerbread Syrup | 40 | 10 g |
| Hazelnut Syrup | 20 | 5 g |
| Honey Blend Syrup | 30 | 8 g |
| Mocha Syrup Syrup | 25 | 6 g |
| Peppermint Syrups | 35 | 8.5 g |
| Pineapple Ginger Syrup | 30 | 6 g |
| Pistachio Sauce | 35 | 8 g |
| Pumpkin Spice Syrup | 33 | 5 g |
| Raspberry Syrup | 30 | 7 g |
| Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup | 0 | 1 g |
| Toffee Nut Syrup | 35 | 8.5 g |
| Vanilla Syrup | 20 | 5 g |
| White Chocolate Mocha Sauce | 60 | 11 g |
Discontinued Starbucks Syrups and Sauces
1. Agave Syrup
Agave syrup has been discontinued for more than 5 years now. It was used for flavored cold drinks and tea but never took off.
2. Sugar-Free Mocha Syrup
Originally offered as a sugar-free alternative to the traditional mocha syrup. Unfortunately, coffee drinkers didn’t jell with it.
3. Sugar-Free Cinamon Dolce Syrup
A similar fate caused this sugar-free option to disappear from Starbucks.
Summary
Now you know all the syrup and sauce options at Starbucks feel free to add unique flavors to your favorite drinks.
Personalize your coffee to the full extent, after all, that’s why Starbucks has all these syrups available.
Who knows, maybe you’ll come up with the next big flavor for Starbucks!
I’ve always seen coffee as a way of bringing people together. Everywhere I go people seem to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and that’s what drives my passion. There’s always a new brew to master, and there’s always a new face to enjoy it with. Hitch a ride with me on a coffee-fueled adventure to find a perfect cup.
