Starbucks baristas are teasing a drink that's a new take on an iconic secret menu item
(Starbucks Chinook Centre)
Starbucks baristas are teasing a new Starbucks creation.
Over the last few days, several Starbucks employees have posted photos on social media of the "Ombre Pink Drink" — a new take on the brightly-colored beverage that went viral last year.
According to one Canadian Starbucks location's Instagram account, the base of the ombré pink drink is Cool Lime Refresher with coconut milk, topped with a splash of passion iced tea.
Here's what the drink looks like:
A post shared by Chinook North Starbucks (@chinooknorthstarbucks) on May 22, 2017 at 9:37am PDT on May 22, 2017 at 9:37am PDT
Well, hello, summer #starbucks #coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee Isn't it PRETTY?!? #ombrepinkdrink
A post shared by Smith's Starbucks (@starbucks.smiths) on May 19, 2017 at 8:41am PDT on May 19, 2017 at 8:41am PDT
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Starbucks original "pink drink" was invented by creative customers late last spring. The drink, made with Strawberry Acai Refresher and coconut milk, quickly became popular on Instagram and gained renown as a Starbucks "secret menu" item.
A post shared by Maria Jones (@mjheartssbux) on May 22, 2017 at 5:22am PDT on May 22, 2017 at 5:22am PDT
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A post shared by Samantha Lloyd (@sam.is.super) on May 19, 2017 at 8:56pm PDT on May 19, 2017 at 8:56pm PDT
It wasn't until April 2017 — about a year after Starbucks began selling the pink drink — that the beverage became an official Starbucks menu item.
A post shared by Mark Castillo (@hotdawwgman) on May 19, 2017 at 9:58am PDT on May 19, 2017 at 9:58am PDT
A post shared by Autumn Rose (@autumntheoriginal) on May 18, 2017 at 5:27pm PDT on May 18, 2017 at 5:27pm PDT
Probably one of the prettiest drinks, I've ever made. #OmbrePinkDrink #Starbucks
A post shared by Molly (@mjlewis_) on May 19, 2017 at 11:01am PDT on May 19, 2017 at 11:01am PDT
A Starbucks spokesperson said the coffee giant didn't have any details to share on whether or not the Ombre Pink Drink was going to become an official menu item.
However, it seems as though baristas across the country are learning how to prepare the new beverage — so be on the lookout for it on menus this summer.
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