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"Unicorn" is Officially a Flavor
Posted on April 20, 2017 22:01
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Yet I can't tell you exactly what that flavor is.
In case you haven't been on the internet in the past couple days, Starbucks just unleashed a Unicorn Frappuccino. "What does that mean," you ask? A crème Frappuccino with mango syrup, layered with a blue sour drizzle. "What is blue sour drizzle," you ask? Well, I have no clue.
But look at this thing!
Source: Buzzfeed
It's topped with whipped cream, pink sugar, and sour blue dust (whatever that means).
The craziest part? Apparently when you mix the blue/purple concoction together, you are left with a light pink mixture -- pure magic!
And how does it taste? I have yet to try it myself, but I have not heard good things. Raking in upwards of 50 grams of sugar and mixing creamy, sweet and sour flavors, the unicorn drink apparently tastes like fake mango mixed with sour milk. Yum. Are you in line at your nearest Starbucks yet?
NPR called Starbucks' latest foray a "digital age drink," and that hits the nail on the head. All people care about anymore is Instagramming their beautifully plated food and colorful drinks that match their fun hair color. But what if said beautifully plated food tastes gross? We're living in the age of the internet, y'all -- aesthetic trumps true tastebud-enjoyment.
I'm a particular fan of the unicorn trend though. With magical unicorn toast, unicorn lattes and even unicorn noodles, how could I not gaze in awe at these colorful beauties?
Source: Well and Good
I mean, come on. How awesome does that look. Breakfast would be infinitely more fun if unicorns were involved.
The amazing thing to me is that most of these are actually made to be somewhat healthy. Using natural foods like beets and turmeric to dye the food as opposed to chemical food dyes, makes these creations fun and guilt-free! The use of natural ingredients also means you're not inundated with sugar and fake flavoring, so I can actually believe the stuff tastes delicious.
Maybe Starbucks should take a hint here. Cashing in on trends will certainly get you press, but when everyone is talking about how disgusting your beverage tastes, I'm not sure how good that looks.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some unicorn cookies and a unicorn milkshake waiting for me.
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