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!

A purple Frappuccino with chia seeds and whipped cream sits on a table with a clear straw. Nearby are small pumpkins, a striped cloth, and a decorative skull.

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

Easy to Make: Making this concoction is way easier than it looks. You’ll feel like an experienced barista whipping up fraps with light orange flavor in your kitchen!
Imparts A Fun Halloween Vibe: This frap just screams prop from an old-school horror movie with its color and garnishes, making it a perfect treat to serve during themed parties.
Kid-Friendly Drink: The name and its bewitching appearance make this drink something kids will adore having during Halloween parties. Plus it’s caffeine-free!
Customizable Flavors: Since we’re making this at home, feel free to tweak the flavors according to your preferences. Want it sweeter, bolder, or more eye-popping? Go right ahead!

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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

Assorted ingredients in bowls including blueberries, powdered sugar, cream, almond milk, dragon fruit powder, chia seeds, green sugar, water, orange juice, purple dye, and sliced bananas.

Step-by-Step Preparation With Pictures

1. Mix chia seeds with water and leave for about 15 minutes (the longer the better).

A clear glass bowl filled with chia seeds on a light gray surface.

2. Add the banana and blueberries to the blender bowl.

A blender with sliced bananas and blueberries on top of a light gray surface.

3. Add the almond milk, cream and dragonfruit powder, then blend.

Top-down view of a blender containing a thick, purple smoothie with visible bubbles on the surface.

4. In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and purple dye (if using).

A spoon dipped in a small glass bowl containing thick, purple cream.

5. Use the chia seed mixture to coat the sides of the glass to create a mud effect.

A glass with chia seeds at the sides sits on a surface against a blurred background.

6. Pour the blended mixture of fruits and milk into the glass.

A thick, pink smoothie with chia seeds is being poured into a clear 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!

A glass of witch's brew frappuccino with chia seeds, topped with whipped cream and green sugar.

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.

A beverage topped with whipped cream and green sugar, in a glass cup with a clear straw, next to a small white pumpkin and a skull-shaped cup on a striped cloth.

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!

Purple witch's brew Frappuccino with chia seeds at the side topped with whipped cream and green sugar, served in a glass with a clear straw. A small white pumpkin and striped cloth in the background.

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.

Purple Frappuccino with chia seeds in a glass, topped with whipped cream and green sprinkles, accompanied by a clear straw. Decorative pumpkins and a skull are in the background.

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

If you make this Witch’s Brew frappuccino, please take a moment to let me know how you liked it by leaving a rating and a comment below on the recipe card.

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Enjoy A Spooky Sip With Witch’s Brew Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat)

Discover how to make Witch’s Brew frappuccino and relive the fun times brought on by this discontinued Starbucks Halloween drink!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Starbucks Halloween drink, witch’s brew frappuccino

Prep Time 25

Total Time 25

Servings drink

Calories 663kcal

Equipment

blender
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

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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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Tamara Tsaturyan

Tamara Tsaturyan is the owner and writer of Thriving In Parenting, a website focused on providing simple tips for busy parents — easy and healthy recipes, home decor and organization ideas and all things P A R E N T I N G.