No need for a crystal ball to relive the eerie magic of the Witch’s Brew frappuccino! This spooky favorite may have vanished from Starbucks after its limited run, but you can summon it right back into your kitchen anytime. With my copycat witch frappuccino recipe, you’ll blend up a delightfully wicked drink that’s just as enchanting as the original!
Remember Starbucks Halloween frappuccino? I was so obsessed with it back then. Witchy ingredients like a pinch of toad’s breath, a dash of bat warts, and a sprinkle of lizard scale? Yes, please!
Sadly, this uniquely purple Halloween frappuccino was a seasonal treat available only for a limited time. It soon disappeared from Starbucks stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and parts of the Caribbean. But all hope is not lost! This year, I decided to recreate this amazing potion myself.
It pairs well with various Halloween treats, like mummy cupcakes or graveyard dirt cups. And you can also serve this beverage to complete your seasonal snack boards. So grab your cauldron – oops! I mean blender, and let’s get busy brewing this month!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Ingredients Needed For Starbucks Copycat Witch’s Brew Frappuccino
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp green sugar
- 1/4 cup cream
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp dragonfruit powder
- 2-3 drops purple dye, optional
- whipped cream
Step-by-Step Preparation With Pictures
1. Mix chia seeds with water and leave for about 15 minutes (the longer the better).
2. Add the banana and blueberries to the blender bowl.
3. Add the almond milk, cream and dragonfruit powder, then blend.
4. In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and purple dye (if using).
5. Use the chia seed mixture to coat the sides of the glass to create a mud effect.
6. Pour the blended mixture of fruits and milk into the glass.
7. Decorate the rim of the glass with the purple powdered sugar mixture. Make sure it’s flowing down the sides to create a dramatic effect. Slowly pour the rest into the glass to stay at the top.
8. Top the drink with whipped cream and a dusting of green sugar. Serve with a straw, and enjoy!
Serving And Presentation
Make your newest Halloween frappuccino instantly Instagram-worthy and the life of the party by trying out these ideas:
- Use Cauldron Mugs: What’s a witch without their cauldron? Serve the drink in mini cauldron-shaped mugs or cups to hone in on the Halloween theme.
- Make Them Glow: Alternatively, serve the frap in neon or glow-in-the-dark tumblers and place them under a blacklight for an eerie, glowing effect. This is particularly perfect if you’re hosting a nighttime Halloween gathering!
- Just Add Eyeballs: Freeze candy eyeballs and/or bone-shaped candies and add them to the top of the frappuccino.
- A Witch and Her Hat: Craft tiny witch’s hats from paper and slide one on top of each straw. You can also use spooky straw toppers to give your purple blend an extra festive touch.
Variation Ideas
Here are a few suggestions to make this copycat Starbucks Witch’s Brew extra potent:
- Make It Iced: Add ice to the mix! This makes this drink refreshingly cold, which you can enjoy even on warm autumn days. Just make sure you blend it well; you won’t want any big chunks of ice in your frap!
- Bloody It Up: Swirl a pump of raspberry syrup or strawberry puree into the drink to give it a blood-red effect.
- Minty-Fresh: Blend in some mint syrup or peppermint extract to give your new Halloween concoction an unexpectedly cool, magical touch!
- Dark Brew: Instead of dragonfruit powder, use cocoa powder or chocolate syrup to turn the drink into a gothic chocolate brew. You can also add some espresso or coffee powder to turn it into a mocha-flavored witch’s brew!
Tips For The Perfect Enchanted Elixir
- Work With Cold Ingredients: As much as possible, make sure your ingredients are cold before you work with them. You can even freeze the fruits and chill the glass you’ll serve the frap in! This will help give you a cool drink, even without ice.
- Serve and Enjoy Immediately: For a spellbinding sip, drink it when freshly made. That way, the colors are still vibrant, and the texture is perfect.
- Enjoy It Thick: If you want a thicker consistency, blend in a tablespoon of either Greek yogurt or protein powder to your witch’s brew. A small pinch of Xantham gum can also work to prevent your drink from separating.
- High-Speed Blend: Blend the ingredients at high speed, as this will give you a smoother, frothier foam.
Storage
Store any leftover blend without the whipped cream in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator. It’ll be good for up to 2 days. You can freeze the frap in a freezer-safe container for longer storage.
Once you’re ready to enjoy the frap again, blend it with a bit of milk or frozen fruit to regain its consistency.
One More Thing
No need to be a real witch (or even a member of the Starbucks Beverage Development Team) to whip up a mystical Witch’s Brew frappuccino! With the help of your trusted blender and a couple of ingredients, you can recreate this limited-edition treat right in your home.
This spooky frap is guaranteed to cast a spell on anyone who tries it. Whether serving it at Halloween parties or making it just for fun, you’ll enjoy every moment of sipping this uniquely seasonal drink. It might even become part of your fun Halloween tradition every year!
Happy brewing!
Your Turn
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Enjoy A Spooky Sip With Witch’s Brew Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat)
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cream
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp dragonfruit powder
- 2-3 drops purple dye optional
- whipped cream
- 2 tbsp green sugar
Instructions
- Mix chia seeds with water and leave for about 15 minutes.2 tbsp chia seeds, 1/3 cup water
- Add the banana and blueberries to the blender bowl.1/2 cup blueberries, 1 banana
- Add the almond milk, cream, and dragonfruit powder, then blend.3/4 cup almond milk, 1 tbsp dragonfruit powder, 1/4 cup cream
- In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and purple dye (if using).1/3 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp orange juice, 2-3 drops purple dye
- Use the chia seed mixture to coat the sides of the glass to create a mud effect.
- Pour the blended mixture of fruits and milk into the glass.
- Decorate the rim of the glass with the purple powdered sugar mixture. Make sure it’s flowing down the sides to create a dramatic effect.
- Top the drink with whipped cream and a dusting of green sugar. Serve with a straw and enjoy!2 tbsp green sugar, whipped cream
Notes
- Work With Cold Ingredients: As much as possible, make sure your ingredients are cold before you work with them. You can even freeze the fruits and chill the glass you’ll serve the frap in! This will help give you a cool drink, even without ice.
- Serve and Enjoy Immediately: This drink is best enjoyed after it’s been freshly made. That way, the colors are still vibrant and the texture, perfect.
- Enjoy It Thick: If you want a thicker consistency in your drink, blend in a tablespoon of either Greek yogurt or protein powder to your witch’s brew. A small pinch of Xantham gum can also work to prevent your drink from separating.
- High-Speed Blend: Make sure you’re blending the ingredients at high speed, as this will give you a smoother, frothier frap.
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