Starbucks bringing back viral menu item despite 2017 barista revolt: 'May God save us all'

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Texas restaurateur Derek Simms says high-pressure tip prompts can make even industry insiders pause, arguing that 20%, 22% and 25% suggestions feel manipulative and may cost businesses repeat customers. Starbucks confirmed to Fox News Digital that its viral Unicorn Frappuccino Blended Beverage will be returning to its coffeehouses for one weekend later this summer at a date yet to be announced. Starbucks originally released the drink for five days in April 2017. It created a frenzy as people rushed to their local Starbucks to get the drink and post about it on social media. The hashtag #unicornfrappuccino racked up more than 150,000 posts on Instagram in 2017, with more on other social media platforms, the Los Angeles Times reported. In April 2026, Starbucks sponsored the Coachella music festival and announced it would be serving the Unicorn Frap, wh