Reporters try new Starbucks color-changing, unicorn drink

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Starbucks has released its newest, dazzling creation — the Unicorn Frappuccino Blended Beverage.

The color-changing, flavor-changing drink will only be at Starbucks locations for a few days, according to the company’s website. The multi-colored drink has hints of sour and fruity flavors. The drink contains mango syrup, according to the Starbucks app.

The dazzling Unicorn Frappuccino Blended Beverage from Starbucks changes colors and flavors. KARA DRISCOLL/STAFF

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“Swirl it to reveal a color-changing spectacle of purple and pink. It’s finished with whipped cream-sprinkled pink and blue fairy powders,” the Starbucks menu says.

The 16-ounce Unicorn Frappuccino is 410 calories and also includes 59 grams of sugar and 16 grams of fat. There is no caffeine in the drink.

Here’s how folks have responded on social media:

🦄✨ pic.twitter.com/TaIQrF8fac— Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) April 19, 2017
🦄 pic.twitter.com/NyMANH8Omm— Alyssa loves Lauren🐣 (@NYharmonizerLMJ) April 19, 2017

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