What was the name of the limited-edition colorful Frappuccino launched in April 2017?

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The limited-edition colorful Frappuccino launched in April 2017 was the Unicorn Frappuccino. Starbucks designed it as a highly visual, color-changing drink whose appearance and flavor shifted as it was stirred.

The beverage used a crème Frappuccino base with ingredients including mango flavoring, pink powder, sour blue powder, and blue drizzle. Its bright pink-and-blue appearance made it especially suited to social-media sharing during the 2017 “unicorn” trend. The drink was introduced as a short-term promotional product rather than a permanent menu item.

In the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the Unicorn Frappuccino was available for only a few days, from April 19 through April 25, 2017. Its high sugar content also drew criticism from health commentators. “Rainbow Frappuccino” and “Dragon Frappuccino” are common-sounding alternatives, but neither is the official name of this April 2017 Starbucks launch.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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