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Coconut milk has been on the Starbucks menu for a while, and I’ve found it much easier to order now than it used to be.
It adds a sweeter, creamier note to drinks, which is why there are so many coconut-based options to choose from.
If you have ever wondered which Starbucks drinks include coconut, this guide runs through the coconut milk drinks you can order and a few close variations worth knowing.
19 Starbucks coconut drinks (Coffee, refreshers & blended drinks)
1. Pink Drink
Want a fruity, cool refresher to get you through the summer? The Pink Drink is the perfect choice for those days out in the heat.
It is shaken with coconut milk, strawberry acai flavors, and dried strawberries.
It’s a real creamy coconut milk treat to give you a sweet flavored drink that’ll hit the spot on a warm day.
Now on the menu all year round, you can enjoy this drink even in the dead of winter for a little summer pick-me-up! It’s even available in Starbucks Trenta size, if you want to go all out.
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2. Dragon Drink
I always think of the Dragon Drink as the Pink Drink's brighter cousin. It uses the same coconut-milk refresher format, just with a different fruit base.
The Dragon Drink is made with coconut milk, mango dragonfruit refresher, dried dragonfruit pieces, and shaken with ice.
On the palate, it leans sweeter and a little sharper than the Pink Drink, with the coconut milk smoothing out the fruit instead of letting it feel too tart.
Bonus points, the drink turns a bright pink once made, giving it a cool and fresh look!
3. Star Drink
The Star Drink follows the same chilled refresher formula, but the kiwi starfruit base gives it a different personality from the berry drinks.
The Star Drink is made with coconut milk, a fresh blend of kiwi starfruit refresher base, and dried kiwi pieces, then shaken over ice.
The kiwi comes through with a sweet-tart edge, and the coconut milk takes the bite off just enough to keep it easy to drink.
If you enjoy a kick in your fruit endeavors, then you should order a star drink next time you find yourself in the iconic cafe!
4. Violet Drink
The Violet Drink is the one I reach for when I want something a little softer. The berry and hibiscus notes sit over the coconut milk in a way that feels rounder than the brighter refreshers.
It includes their berry refresher, coconut milk, and dried blackberries, shaken over ice.
I’ve always thought of this one as the smoothest of the bunch. It has a yogurt-like creaminess, with blackberry and hibiscus bringing the sweet-tart contrast that keeps it from feeling flat.
5. Orange Drink
The Orange Drink is not usually a standard menu item, but it is easy to build with a few customizations. The coconut milk gives it a softer finish than a straight citrus drink.
What stands out is how the orange flavor turns creamy rather than sharp. The result is an iced, shaken drink that still tastes bright, just less acidic.
It also comes across as less tart than the other shaken drinks above, since the fruit profile is gentler.
The bright orange color helps too. It looks like the sort of drink I’ve seen people photograph before they take a sip.
You can also order the similar Orange Mango Juice drink. This is very similar, but made with Starbucks mango and orange juice concentrate and coconut milk, with a bit less orange juice.
That pushes it a little sweeter, and the coconut milk keeps it from feeling too thin. I tend to prefer tropical fruit drinks when they stay mellow rather than sharp.
How To Order The Orange Drink
- Ask the barista for orange juice concentrate with coconut milk, iced tea, and vanilla bean powder.
6. Coconut Lime Refresher
This secret-menu style coconut drink is easy to make, and the lime-coconut mix is what makes it memorable.
It tastes a lot like key lime pie, only in drink form, so it leans more dessert-like than tangy.
How To Order The Coconut Lime Refresher
- When you order the classic cool lime refresher, ask the barista to replace the water with coconut milk, and voila!
7. Pina Colada Tea
If you like Piña Coladas, and getting caught in the rain, this coconut milk Pina Colada tea may be the one to try.
And no, the drink itself does not come with rain.
The Pina Colada Tea is a mix of Teavana Iced Black Tea with pineapple and coconut milk and gives you a fresh twist to your day.
What I notice first is the pineapple, then the coconut milk rounds it out so the tea never feels too heavy. There are no artificial flavors, which helps it stay closer to a fresh tropical tea than a dessert drink.
8. Coconut Cascara Latte
I used to reach for this one on mornings when I wanted something familiar rather than overly sweet.
The Coconut Cascara Latte is an equal blend of coffee, steamed coconut milk, and cascara sugar dusting.
This latte also works really well with vanilla syrup or cinnamon dolce syrup on top.
The coconut milk and cascara sugar push it sweeter than a standard latte, so it reads more like an indulgent breakfast drink than an everyday coffee.
You can also order this as a Starbucks iced latte drink, which is perfect for hot mornings!
9. Coconut Mocha Macchiato
It ends up smooth and sweet, with enough coffee underneath to keep it from feeling like a dessert latte.
The iced coconut mocha macchiato is the iced macchiato we know and love, combined with the sweeter-tasting coconut milk and a nice blend of chocolate mocha sauce, or dark mocha sauce to finish.
These Starbucks coconut milk drinks can also be ordered hot and provides the same chocolatey finish from the mocha sauce.
I like this one as a small twist on a standard macchiato. The coconut and mocha together make the drink feel rounder, not heavier.
10. Coconut Pumpkin Macchiato
Another secret-menu style coconut drink is the coconut pumpkin macchiato, and it is simple enough for a barista to ring in without much back-and-forth.
The drink itself is the same as a coconut mocha macchiato, but instead of the mocha syrup or dark mocha sauce, it comes with pumpkin spice instead.
How To Order Coconut Pumpkin Macchiato
- Ask your barista to use pumpkin spice, and you’ll have a perfect autumnal drink to keep you going through the day! You can also order this coconut milk option hot, so you’re safe knowing you can enjoy it any time of year.
11. Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink
The iced pineapple matcha drink feels more like a boost than a treat.
The pineapple ginger syrup gives the matcha a fruity edge, and the coconut milk smooths out the green tea notes so the drink feels velvety instead of grassy.
The ginger and coconut combination adds a little bite without letting the drink turn harsh.
The matcha powder provides the caffeine and a steadier green-tea character, which is part of why the drink feels more energizing than a standard fruit refresher.
12. Iced Golden Ginger Drink
This is the one I think of when I want more spice in a shaken iced drink, because it moves in a more savory direction.
The coconut milk drink itself combines a golden ginger blend with turmeric essence, pineapple, and ginger flavors, plus coconut milk, then gets shaken over ice.
The coconut milk blends surprisingly well with the ginger and turmeric flavors.
With the turmeric and ginger in the mix, this one feels warmer and more grounded than the fruitier coconut drinks above. I read it as a better fit when I want something less sweet.
13. Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink
I usually think of the iced guava passionfruit drink as the one that feels closest to a tropical refresher.
The guava is what I notice first, while the coconut milk smooths the sharper edges of the pineapple and passionfruit.
Shaken and over ice, the guava passionfruit drink will take you back to your vacation days and keep you cool all in one.
14. Berry Vanilla Smoothie
This one is more smoothie-like than the refresher drinks above, so it feels a little more filling to me.
Made viral by a Starbucks barista, this drink is a mix of vanilla syrup, berries, and banana with a cream base and coconut milk for a wide mix of different flavors.
The result is a fruity coconut milk smoothie with a softer sweetness than the sharper fruit drinks in the list.
How To Order Coconut Pumpkin Macchiato
- Ask your barista for coconut milk to the second line, creme base, 2 scoops of berries, 3 scoops of vanilla bean powder, 1 banana, followed by a tall scoop of ice and blend.
- You can even add extra vanilla syrup, vanilla beans, or other additions to your berry vanilla smoothie if you want to make it a bit extra!
15. Caramel Coconut Creme Pie Frappuccino
If you want something closer to dessert, this coconut milk frappuccino goes in that direction fast.
It combines tastes of white chocolate mocha sauce, honey malt, caramel sauce, and coconut milk.
Blended together, it turns thick and sweet, then the whipped cream, extra caramel drizzle, and graham crackers push it further into dessert territory.
So if you want something for dessert but couldn’t finish a whole slice yourself, this coconut milk drink might have you covered and satisfy that sweet tooth!
16. Coconut Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
If you already like the vanilla bean Frappuccino, coconut milk gives it a rounder, slightly nuttier finish.
This can then be further enhanced with Starbucks toffee nut syrup before being topped with whipped cream.
I’ve always thought the vanilla bean Frappuccino tastes a little flatter with standard milk. Coconut milk gives it more body and makes the vanilla read richer.
If you want to add caffeine to these Starbucks coconut drinks, a shot of espresso adds a bold kick that pairs nicely with the sweeter vanilla bean powder flavors inside.
From there, hazelnut syrup, mocha sauce, or extra toffee nut syrup can push it sweeter and bring out the nutty notes.
17. Vanilla Coconut Latte
The vanilla latte is one of those drinks I order when I want something familiar and steady. Its appeal is in how simple it is.
The espresso and vanilla work together in a way that feels clean rather than fussy.
If you add in steamed coconut milk rather than cow’s milk, you’ve got yourself an even better flavor palette.
With coconut milk and vanilla beans, it turns sweeter and richer, while the coffee keeps the finish from becoming one-note. Extra mocha sauce or raspberry syrup changes it quickly.
That simplicity is why it stays on my list.
18. Coconut Cold Brew
Cold brew is still the baseline for me here because I like how clean the coffee tastes before anything gets added. Its nutty, citrus, and chocolate notes make a good starting point.
Add a splash of coconut milk and coconut syrup, and the drink shifts quickly into something softer and sweeter.
The coconut pulls the cold brew toward a creamier profile without wiping out the coffee underneath.
If you don’t like the coconut milk cold brew too strong, consider adding some extra coconut milk.
19. Coconut Flat White
The flat white already sits in a nice middle ground between espresso and milk.
It feels less aggressive than a straight latte but stronger than something heavily milked down, which makes it easy to sip slowly.
The coconut addition to the flat white not only improves on the smooth flavor but also is closest to textured milk in comparison to other Starbucks vegan alternatives.
Add in the blonde roast, and you get a sweeter, bolder version that still keeps the flat white structure intact.
How to order Starbucks coconut drinks
Any drink that’s milk-based in Starbucks can be made with coconut milk.
You can order your regular latte or cappuccino with coconut milk and get a noticeably different drink without changing anything else.
It steams smoothly and mixes well into most drinks, which is why it shows up so easily in custom orders.
Including syrups in your coconut drink will usually complement the drinks well, but you should avoid syrups that are very sweet.
Simple syrup, extra pumps of caramel sauce, vanilla syrup, and peach flavors can make the drink very sweet. Coconut syrup can bring the coconut flavor forward if you want it to stand out.
If you like very sweet flavors, that can work. For some people, though, it gets cloying fast, so fewer pumps keep the coconut from disappearing under the syrup.
Starbucks have launched a vegan whipped cream which goes well on Starbucks coconut milk drinks.
Unfortunately, Starbucks does not just give coconut milk away for free.
A splash of coconut milk in an americano or cold brew is free, but substituting it for cow's milk can set you back $0.60.
Soy milk also costs the same, and the extra charge is frustrating if you need a dairy alternative or simply prefer the taste.
Coconut-based drinks do not seem to come with a huge price jump, and the menu keeps getting a little broader.
The Pink Drink, for example, sets you back $4.36, which is in line with a lot of similar Starbucks drinks.
If Starbucks ever drops the extra charge for coconut milk or other dairy alternatives, that would make these drinks easier to order more often.
FAQs
Where does Starbucks get its coconut milk?
The coconut milk Starbucks uses is Single Origin Sumatra Coconut milk. It’s a good blend of coconut cream to create a milk that is easily textured and mixes well into any drink it’s put in.
How much sugar does Starbucks coconut milk have?
A grande drink with coconut milk will contain 17g of sugar. Coconut milk is a sweeter alternative, although the nutrition side still depends on the rest of the drink.
Does Starbucks have coconut water?
Starbucks offers coconut canned drinks in a few flavors. They take Starbucks refreshers and combine them with coconut water, so they work as a grab-and-go option.
Summary
I do not reach for coconut milk only when I want a dairy-free swap, and the range of combinations is broad enough that there is usually something I want to try.
Starbucks has enough coconut milk options on the menu that it is easy to find at least one drink that fits the kind of coffee or refresher you like.
A few coconut versions have surprised me more than the standard one.
