You’ve been hearing whispers about it for a week or two. You see the color concoction on Instagram. You wonder “How does it taste?” I’m here to tell you about the Unicorn Frappuccino made by Starbucks for a limited time.
I work at Starbucks and I’ve heard the other baristas groan whenever a Unicorn Frappuccino order comes through because it takes a long time to make. The drink is meant to look pretty, and so we don’t want it to be a blended purple mess. I have yet to try a full Unicorn, but I have tasted a sip.
I can tell you what’s in it that makes it so magical. It’s a mixture of Crème Frappuccino mix, mango syrup, vanilla syrup, pink powder and a sour blue powder that tastes like citric acid. It supposedly changes flavors by going from fruity to sour, which doesn’t sound like a good thing. Sour Patch Gummies go from sour to sweet, which seems like a much better deal.
The 16oz drink has got 410, 59 grams of sugar and 5 grams of protein in it. It’s a lot to drink especially for those who don’t like strong flavors or syrupy tastes. I’ve had a few customers order the Unicorn before 10 AM, which is far too early for that much sugar.
One of my friends is a shift manager at a different Starbucks location, and when I asked him his opinion of the Unicorn Frappuccino, he said one word: “Gross”. Honestly, if you are on the fence about trying it, I say just do it. It’s a fun experience and it’s a limited time offer. So it’s not like you’ll ever have to see the drink on Starbuck’s menu boards again, since it ends on Sunday, April 23rd!
I work at the Peachtree Battle Starbucks, which is at 2333 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta. I always love to see SCAD students there and maybe I’ll be handing you a Unicorn Frappuccino! And starting in May, there will be Frappuccino Happy Hour between 3-6pm. See ya there!