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If you've lost track of the creative Starbucks Frappuccinos that have hit the internet as of late, you're not alone. To make things a little easier, I'm going to tell you how to order a Narwhal "Frappuccino" at Starbucks. Yes. Narwhal. Didn't you hear? There's a Narwhal Kinda-Frappuccino-But-Not-Quite that people are now clamoring for. Just like the Unicorn Frapp. And Mermaid Frapp. And Dragon Frapp. Except narwhals are real animals and not mythical creatures that I like to pretend still really exist. I mean... uh....
Perhaps not surprisingly, the Narwhal drink comes from the same barista who invented the Mermaid Frapp: Jocelyn Freeman, AKA The Modern Barista. To be clear, the Narwhal "Frapp" isn't technically a Frappuccino; it doesn't seem to actually use a Frappuccino base, either the creme or coffee version. It does, however, still have that icy, blended feel that a good Frappuccino has.
Like the cold blended Sbux drinks that came before it, the Narwhal "Frapp" is the perfect way to cool down as the temperatures climb; and while the Unicorn Frapp was an official Starbucks item but for a limited time only (womp womp), you can create a Narwhal drink any time of year!
Since it's not on the menu, here's how you can order a Narwhal "Frapp," according to Starbucks Melody (not an official Starbucks site, but we want our Frapp!).
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Choose Your Size
Although this means you'll be manipulating the portions of ingredients a little, the recipe is fairly simple, so it'll be hard to really mess it up. Even if you did, I'm guessing the Narwhal "Frapp" will still be heaven on your tastebuds.
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Include Strawberry Flavoring
Ask for strawberry flavoring to be added to your lemonade, as noted in the "secret menu" recipe for blended strawberry lemonade.
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Add Vanilla Bean Powder
Plot twist! Is it fruity? Is it vanilla-y? It's both — a delicious, swirling combination of flavors having a party in your mouth.
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Request It Blended With Ice
While technically not a Frappuccino, the Narwhal drink's Frapp vibe is strong thanks to its blended texture.
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Top It Off With Whipped Cream
This might be the pièce de résistance of any Starbucks Frapp/pseudo-Frapp. Plus, it's fun to make whipped cream mustaches.
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Instagram It, Or It Didn't Happen
You know the drill, people. The only reason we order these drinks is to take pictures of them. I mean, they're amazingly delicious too, but whatever.