Starbucks barista has meltdown over Unicorn Frappuccino

Using Lime Crime’s aptly-named “Unicorn Hair” color, Ford fused pink, purple, and blue tones into a handsome ombré that looks good enough to drink. ‘But today I need to rant just a little bit.

One order of 56 unicorn fraps. So you can eat almost half a dozen of them.

On the counter behind him was a small container with a blue substance labeled, “unicorn powder”.

So, like any true journalist I was curious and made a decision to try it.

I am a Starbucks customer and appreciate they now offer coconut and almond milk to their latte choices and the drive thru in times of desperation.

‘I don’t normally do this as much as I want to, ‘ Burson says at the start of the clip, which was filmed in his auto.

“It doesn’t matter how this drink tastes”, observes The A.V. Club. I’ll definitely give all the hardworking baristas props for that. It is topped with vanilla whipped cream and a sprinkle of sweet pink and sour blue topping.

I guess I may have had low expectations, but my first sip was pretty delicious. According to Starbucks, “magical flavors start off sweet and fruity transforming to pleasantly sour.” Hmm. It was like popping fifteen Starbursts into my mouth at once – not a good idea.

This was a brilliant marketing on Starbucks part.

And while most people still really want to try the drink some people have called “diabetes in a cup”, Burson may have actually gotten through to a few people. That drink became so popular it’s been added to the permanent menu. Upon stirring, this drink will begin to change color from purple to a vibrant pink.

We’re not the only ones who had to think hard about what we just tasted.

The vibrant, colorful, and undeniably aesthetically pleasing unicorn trend has made its way to bagels, wedding cakes, hot chocolate, and gin. “I guarantee you”, said taste tester Betsy Kling.

What can I say, though? Danielle asked a WKYC Taste tester.

Other baristas and unimpressed Starbucks fans alike were also quick to express their disdain for the new drink.