The Starbucks Hocus Pocus Latte is a viral secret menu favorite created by ordering an Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte customized with white chocolate mocha sauce, dark mocha, apple drizzle, and cozy cinnamon dolce topping.
Okay so, you guys know I am completely obsessed with everything Halloween, spooky vibes, and legendary coffee hacks. If you've been scrolling through our massive guide to Starbucks secret menu recipes, then you already know we do not play around when it comes to seasonal magic!
With Sanderson Sisters energy in full effect, I needed a cozy, sweet, autumn drink that hits every single magical flavor note. Enter: The Hocus Pocus Latte. It tastes like a warm apple-cinnamon pastry swirled with rich dark chocolate and velvety white mocha. It's magical, wicked delicious, and surprisingly easy to order once you know the exact 2026 syrup ratios.
Before you run to the drive-thru, remember the golden rule of secret menu drinks: baristas do not know this by name! You have to order using the base drink and exact customizations below., –
How to Order the Starbucks Hocus Pocus Latte (2026 Barista Recipe)
Here is your exact step-by-step ordering script for a standard Grande (16 oz) size:
- Start with the Base: Order a Grande Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte (with your preferred milk, whole milk or oat milk work insanely well here!).
- Add the Magic Mocha Swirl: Ask for 2 pumps of White Chocolate Mocha Sauce and 2 pumps of Regular Dark Mocha Sauce added to the espresso shots.
- Top It off: Ask for extra whipped cream, a drizzle of Apple Brown Sugar Drizzle (or caramel drizzle if apple isn't in stock!), and a heavy dusting of Cinnamon Dolce Topping.
Size Ratio Cheatsheet:
- Tall (12 oz): 1 pump Cinnamon Dolce syrup, 1 pump White Mocha, 1 pump Dark Mocha.
- Grande (16 oz): 2 pumps Cinnamon Dolce syrup, 2 pumps White Mocha, 2 pumps Dark Mocha.
- Venti (24 oz): 3 pumps Cinnamon Dolce syrup, 3 pumps White Mocha, 3 pumps Dark Mocha., –
Serve Your Secret Menu Brew in Style
If you love bringing your iced lattes home or whipping up copycat versions in your kitchen, you need a cute cup to match the vibe. I'm completely obsessed with sipping my spooky brews out of these aesthetic glass tumblers, they make your coffee look straight off Pinterest!
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How to Mobile Order the Hocus Pocus Latte on the Starbucks App
Don't feel like speaking the spell out loud at the drive-thru? You can easily customize this right in the Starbucks mobile app:
- Go to Cold Coffees > Iced Lattes > Select Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte.
- Tap Flavors and adjust Cinnamon Dolce Syrup to 2 pumps (for a Grande).
- Add 2 pumps White Chocolate Mocha Sauce and 2 pumps Mocha Sauce under Sauces.
- Under Toppings, keep Whipped Cream, ensure Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkle is checked, and add Apple Drizzle.
If you love magical theme drinks, be sure to check out our collection of Disney secret menu drinks for even more park-inspired coffee creations!
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