Cast your mind back, way back, to 2017. Avocado toast was popping off, rainbow bagels were everywhere, and Ed Sheeran's Shape of You was playing on repeat. You might also remember Starbucks' Unicorn Frappuccino ‘breaking the internet’ and taking over Instagram feeds. That was almost a decade ago folks. Yes, really.
Nowadays we're used to an eye-catching bevvie – blueberry matcha latte anyone? –but back then the pink-and-blue drink was unlike anything we'd seen before. The Unicorn Frappuccino first launched in the US in April 2017, where it quickly became a social media phenomenon. Despite its popularity, it has never officially been sold in the UK – until now.
Following a guest appearance at Coachella earlier this year, Starbucks is finally bringing the cult favourite to the UK for the first time. There's just one catch: you'll only have three days to try it.
What is a Unicorn Frappuccino?
The caffeine-free Unicorn Frappuccino combines creamy mango and peach flavours with a tangy blue raspberry drizzle, topped with whipped cream and finished with its signature pink-and-blue swirl.
Sweet and sour in every sip, it's one of Starbucks' most recognisable limited-edition drinks. Don’t worry, we've been reassured that no actual unicorns are harmed in the making of this creation.
It's joined by a matching vanilla-flavoured Unicorn Cake Pop coated in white chocolate and decorated with a unicorn horn, ears and colourful sprinkles. Cute.
How can I try the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino?
The Unicorn Frappuccino will be available in participating Starbucks stores across the UK from 15–17 August while stocks last. Prices start from £5.60 for a Tall size, and it'll also be available to order via the Starbucks UK app and Starbucks Delivers where available.
Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila. Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine. Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk
