March 26, 2015
For a limited time only, Starbucks is selling a special frappuccino flavor to celebrate 20 years of the blended beverage, according to an announcement Wednesday by the coffee retailer
The "Birthday Cake Frappuccino" – a vanilla bean and hazelnut, topped with raspberry-infused whipped cream – will be available at all U.S. and Canadian stores from Thursday through Monday.
Celebrating the big 2-0 with a fresh #BirthdayCakeFrappuccino. #90sKid pic.twitter.com/VqRzL1wfiY
— Frappuccino (@frappuccino) March 26, 2015
The original blended drink was developed in the summer of 1995, Starbucks said.
Judging by the reactions on Twitter, Starbucks fans are delighted by the announcement.
Birthday cake frap @ Starbucks truly is heaven. 🙌
— MacK (@MAC_elizabeth14) March 25, 2015
Birthday cake frap at Starbucks for 5 days, you better believe I'm going all 5 days.
— ℛaƈɧⅇƖ ℬuɫƖҽʀ (@rachgbutler) March 26, 2015
But why is the birthday cake frap limited edition? Or can I order this as a "secret menu item" once it's gone...@Starbucks #important
— Wynona B (@wynonabb_) March 26, 2015