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# Wizard-Inspired Frappuccinos
This Secret Recipe Lets You Order a Butterbeer at Starbucks

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-20 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterbeer-at-starbucks
References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2014/10/secret-menu-starbucks-butterbeer-frappuccino.html) & [starbuckssecretmenu.net](http://starbuckssecretmenu.net/starbucks-secret-menu-butterbeer-frappuccino/)

Rather than making the trek all the way to the magical world of Harry Potter, it's possible to order a Butterbeer at [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layered-butterscotch-frappucino) from its secret menu. [Starbuck's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-foam-drinks) Butterbeer Frappuccino is designed to be a replica of the drink that can only be found in Hogsmeade, or at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida.

Rather than asking for a Butterbeer and getting a strange look from the barista, what you'll need to do is order a Vanilla Bean Creme Frappuccino with two pumps of Toffee Nut Syrup, plus two pumps of Caramel Syrup and a drizzle of caramel on top. The Harry Potter-inspired recipe is said to have a strong toffee-nut flavor with a sweet, buttery flavor and the beauty of this being a secret recipe is that you can adjust the flavorings to your liking.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Secret Menu Drinks:** Creating unique and customized drink options allows customers to personalize their Starbucks experience and feel like they're part of an exclusive community.
- **Replica Food and Drinks:** Recreating popular food and drink items from movies or fictional worlds can attract fans and create a sense of nostalgia and connection.
- **Adjustable Flavorings:** Offering the ability to customize flavorings allows customers to tailor their beverages to their specific tastes and preferences, enhancing their overall experience.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Food and Beverage Retail:** Innovative secret menu offerings can create buzz and drive additional foot traffic to Starbucks locations, increasing sales and customer loyalty.
- **Entertainment Merchandise:** Replicating popular food and drinks from movies or fictional worlds can serve as a unique form of merchandise, appealing to fans and generating additional revenue streams.
- **Flavoring and Food Additives:** Providing adjustable flavorings for beverages presents an opportunity for companies to develop and market new flavoring products that cater to consumer preferences and demand.

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