It seems that between having emotional breakdowns [1] and keeping up with intense, Instagram-fueled demand for the sought-after Unicorn Frappuccino [2], Starbucks baristas had time to invent a new drink: the Dragon Frappuccino. Not to play favorites or anything, but this frozen dessert drink sounds way tastier than its unicorn counterpart. (Plus, if Daenerys Targaryen were a Starbucks drink, she'd totally be this one!)
Offered by several stores upon running out of unicorn-inspired ingredients, the Dragon Frappuccino [3] is possible to make without limited-time ingredients, as HelloGiggles noted. According to one satisfied customer on Instagram, the drink is "a green tea frap with vanilla bean powder [4] and some berry cup swirl," lending the drink a green-and-purple-swirled appearance. Another customer reported that her drink was topped with some of the limited-edition mango sprinkles [5] leftover from the Unicorn Frappuccino madness.
Overall, the internet consensus of the Dragon Frappuccino is that it's a less sweet, less taste-bud-confusing [6] alternative to the trendy unicorn drink, and if we do say so ourselves, the fact that it includes some caffeine is a major bonus. (Starbucks is a coffee joint, after all!)
Ahead, see more photos of the Dragon Frappuccino, then give it a shot if you're looking for unicorn alternatives or mourning the loss of the extremely short-lived mythical menu item.