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Jonathan West

Festive Starbucks Drinks


People often wonder what crazy ideas Starbucks will come up with next. Photo by Abi Burt

Starbucks reigns as the #1 coffee shop in the world, with drinks including the popular pink drink, vanilla latte, java chip Frappuccino, and many more. After the opening of Starbucks in 1995, there have been some weird and unusual drinks added to their menu.


When Starbucks introduced the popular Unicorn Frappuccino in April 2017, it instantly went viral. The drink consists of ice, milk, pink powder, sour blue powder, crème Frappuccino syrup, mango syrup, and blue drizzle. Following the viral success of the Unicorn Frappuccino, Starbucks decided to try its hand at another fantastical flavor. The company released a Crystal Ball Frappuccino for just a few days in March 2018. Described by Starbucks as "a mystical, turquoise peach infusion," the drink had a topping of peach whipped cream and "one of three different candy gems that reveal your fortune." In practice, the drink would be topped with one of three colors of sprinkles, which would indicate good luck, adventure, or magic.

Just in time for Halloween 2017, Starbucks came out with a Zombie Frappuccino that hit stores just between October 26 and October 31. The "ghastly green body" included Frappuccino crème, flavored with tart apple and caramel, and topped with pink whipped cream "brains" and red mocha drizzle. Spooky.

During the holiday season, has there ever been anything that can't be flavored with eggnog? Back in the late '90s, Starbucks started intermittently offering a seasonal Eggnog Frappuccino. Look out for it this winter, though, as it still pops up occasionally. The drink features eggnog blended with coffee, spices, and milk topped with whipped cream and nutmeg. With all these crazy drinks, people often wonder what they will come up with next...

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