If you love Dutch Bros but don’t love spending $6–$8 every time you want a drink…this one’s for you ☕️
These are 5 popular Dutch Bros drinks that you can easily make at home using simple grocery store ingredients—no fancy espresso machine, no special equipment, no barista skills required.
Once you see how simple these are, you might not go back!
Why Make Dutch Bros Drinks at Home?
I’m all about making coffee at home in a way that actually feels simple and doable, and these recipes are exactly that.
- No expensive equipment needed
- Uses ingredients you can find at any grocery store
- Way more affordable than buying out
- Fully customizable to your taste
Whether you’re brand new to at-home coffee or just want to save money, these are a great place to start.
1. Golden Eagle (Caramel Vanilla Breve)
This is one of the most iconic Dutch Bros drinks, and it’s so easy to recreate.
What you’ll need:
- ½ – 1 ounce vanilla syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ – 1 ounce caramel sauce (adjust to taste), plus more for drizzling
- 2 shots espresso
- 6 ounces half & half
- Ice
For the espresso shots:
- Use Nespresso espresso pods if you have a Nespresso machine
- OR combine 2 teaspoons of instant espresso powder + 2 ounces warm water and stir until the powder is dissolved
Add everything to a glass, stir, and top with an extra caramel sauce drizzle for that signature finish.
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2. Golden Eagle Chai
Same flavor combo, but with chai instead of espresso—and yes, you can make this at home just as easily.
What you’ll need:
- ½ – 1 ounce vanilla syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ – 1 ounce caramel sauce (adjust to taste), plus more for drizzling
- 4 ounces chai concentrate (Dutch Bros uses the Oregon Chai brand)
- 4 ounces half & half
- Ice
Add everything to a glass, stir, and top with an extra caramel sauce drizzle.
This one is creamy, spiced, and honestly such a good alternative if you’re not in the mood for coffee.
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3. Protein Mocha
If you want something a little more filling (or just love a good chocolate coffee), this one is so good.
What you’ll need:
- 2 shots espresso
- 6-8 ounces chocolate protein milk or shake
- Ice
- Optional: whipped cream
For the espresso shots:
- Use Nespresso espresso pods if you have a Nespresso machine
- OR combine 2 teaspoons of instant espresso powder + 2 ounces warm water and stir until the powder is dissolved
Combine the espresso, chocolate protein shake, and ice for a super easy, high-protein mocha at home.
NOTE: You could also use a chocolate sauce + ultra filtered milk instead of a chocolate protein shake. Do 1-2 ounces of chocolate sauce, 2 shots of espresso, and 6-8 ounces of milk. Finish with ice and optional whipped cream.
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4. Peach Green Tea
If you’re still buying flavored teas out, you’re going to love how simple this is.
What you’ll need:
- 12 ounces unsweetened green tea
- 1-2 ounces peach syrup (adjust to taste)
That’s it. Just mix and pour over ice.
You can swap peach for literally any flavor you want (raspberry, coconut, guava, etc) OR you can swap the green tea for black tea! This is one of the easiest ways to recreate Dutch Bros drinks at home.
👉 Shop this recipe here to make your own Peach Green Tea at home!
5. Lavender White Chocolate Freeze
This is your at-home version of a Dutch “freeze”—blended, creamy, and oh so delish.
What you’ll need:
- ½ – 1 ounce lavender syrup (or lavender extract)
- ½ – 1 ounce white chocolate sauce
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 6 ounces half & half
- ¾ cup ice
- ⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum (for that homogenous, creamy texture)
Blend everything together in a blender until smooth and you’ve got your own coffee shop-style blended drink at home.
👉 Shop this recipe here to make your own Lavender White Chocolate Freeze at home!
You Don’t Need Fancy Equipment
One of the biggest misconceptions about making drinks like this at home is that you need a full coffee setup.
You really don’t.
For all of these, you can use:
- Instant espresso (no machine needed)
- Nespresso espresso pods and a Nespresso machine (you can find both at most grocery stores)
- A basic blender
- Simple grocery store syrups and sauces
- Grocery store milks and creams
That’s it.
Final Thoughts
Making your favorite Dutch Bros drinks at home is way easier than it seems, and once you start, it’s hard to go back to paying coffee shop prices for something you can make yourself in minutes.
If you try any of these, I’d love to know which one is your favorite!
And if you’ve been loving making your favorite coffee drinks at home, I’m so excited to share that my coffee cookbook is coming out August 2026!
It’s filled with approachable, coffee shop-style recipes (just like these Dutch Bros ones), plus tips and techniques to help you feel confident making your favorite drinks at home, no fancy equipment required. I can’t wait for you to see it! Preorder your copy of COFFEE SHOP AT HOME!
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