Starbucks just revived its most viral drink ever after nearly 10 years

Starbucks has announced the return of its iconic Unicorn Frappuccino, giving fans another chance to try one of the coffee chain's most memorable and talked-about limited-time drinks.

First introduced in 2017, the colorful beverage became an instant internet sensation thanks to its vibrant purple-and-blue appearance and unique sweet-and-sour flavor combination. Its original release lasted just five days, helping turn it into a highly sought-after menu item.

According to Starbucks, the Unicorn Frappuccino features a crème-based Frappuccino blended with mango syrup and pink powder, layered with a sour blue drizzle, and topped with vanilla whipped cream along with sweet pink and sour blue powder.

One of the drink's signature features is its color-changing effect, shifting from purple to pink as the ingredients mix together while being consumed.

Fans who sampled the original version described the taste as a blend of fruit punch and blue raspberry, while others compared it to a milder version of Sour Skittles.

Although the Unicorn Frappuccino has rarely appeared on menus since 2017, it made a brief comeback at Coachella 2026, where a limited number were offered each day during the festival.

Starbucks says the fan-favorite drink will return to locations worldwide for a single weekend at the end of summer, though an exact release date has not yet been announced.