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A video showing a woman sipping Starbucks’ long‑discontinued Unicorn Frappuccino has gone viral on TikTok, with viewers reminiscing about a drink that hasn’t been officially sold since its limited release in 2017.
The clip posted by @iamblairscott has amassed 1.4 million views since it was shared on January 12. In the video, a woman sits at a table outside a Starbucks, sipping the bright pink-and-purple blended beverage.
Text overlaid on the clip reads: “Finally find that iconic Unicorn Frappuccino and it’s 2016 again.” The caption accompanying the post adds: “Now this is officially my fav Starbucks drink.”
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The resurfacing of the colorful Frappuccino has intrigued TikTok users, many of whom had assumed the drink was long gone.
At least a couple of other people appear to have been seen enjoying the drink, according to other clips shared on TikTok. The videos of the drink resurfacing have sparked feelings of nostalgia among TikTokers.
There has been no confirmation that the beverage is returning to the menu, and Starbucks has made no announcement indicating an official relaunch.
What Starbucks has confirmed is its upcoming menu lineup for February, which focuses on new matcha drinks, Valentine’s Day beverages, and more.
In its December announcement, the company said: “In February, Starbucks is bringing bold flavors and sweet surprises to coffee and tea lovers everywhere. The menu includes vibrant new matcha beverages, limited-time Valentine’s Day drinks, the debut of a new dark-roast whole bean coffee and globally inspired bakery additions.”
Two new matcha drinks, the Iced Double Berry Matcha and Iced Banana Bread Matcha, will join the permanent menu, with Starbucks noting the return of raspberry syrup, which will also become a year‑round offering.
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To mark Valentine’s Day, the chain will release two seasonal beverages: the White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cold Brew and the Strawberry Shortcake Frappuccino, both available for a limited time.
Starbucks also announced the arrival of 1971 Roast, a new dark‑roast blend featuring beans from Colombia, Sumatra and Brazil, described as having notes of toasted sugar and rich walnut.
Rounding out the February menu, the company will add several globally inspired baked goods, including the Dubai Chocolate Bite, Cookie Croissant Swirl, Yuzu Citrus Blossom, Berry Blondie, Strawberry Matcha Loaf and Chocolate Pistachio Loaf.
Newsweek reached out to Starbucks via email and the original poster via email and TikTok for comment.
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