Here’s a homemade copycat recipe for the Starbucks Iced Diamond Vanilla Frappuccino—crisp, subtly sweet, and ultra-refreshing, just like the viral diamond drink trend. It combines creamy vanilla flavor with a fizzy, seltzer-like mouthfeel. Let’s blend it up! 💎✨
🥤 Iced Diamond Vanilla “Frappuccino” (Copycat Starbucks-Style)
🧺 Ingredients (makes 2 large servings):
Diamond vanilla syrup
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4 Tbsp vanilla syrup (homemade or store-bought)
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4 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk
Base & fizz
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1 ½ cups cold whole milk (or milk alternative)
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1 can (about 330 mL) unflavored sparkling water or club soda, very cold
Extras
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1 Tbsp half-and-half or cream (optional, for creamier texture)
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Ice cubes
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Edible sparkles or sugar crystals for garnish (optional)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Diamond Vanilla Syrup:
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In a small bowl, whisk 4 Tbsp vanilla syrup with 4 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
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This creates the sweet, creamy “diamond” base. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Drinks:
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Fill two tall glasses (or Starbucks-style tumblers) with ice.
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Pour ¾ of the vanilla-condensed milk blend into each glass.
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Add ¾ cup cold milk to each (or divide 1 ½ cups evenly).
3. Top with the Fizz:
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Very gently pour sparkling water over each drink until nearly full. Stir once softly to combine. The result should be bubbly and light.
4. (Optional) Creamy Swirl:
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For extra creaminess, spoon a little half-and-half over the top before serving. It will swirl beautifully.
5. Garnish & Serve:
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Sprinkle edible glitter or sugar crystals on top for that “diamond” sparkle.
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Stir with a straw and enjoy—bubbly, smooth, and satisfyingly sweet!
✅ Tips & Variations:
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Dairy-free option: Use almond, oat, or coconut milk; skip the half-and-half.
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Less sweet: Cut sweetened condensed milk in half and adjust to taste.
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Flavor twist: Swap vanilla syrup for hazelnut or caramel syrup.
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Make it frozen: Blend the base (without soda) with ice, then pour sparkling water after blending.
Would you like to transform this into a Starbucks-style menu copycat infographic, or make it into a blended frappé version?