Starbucks is set to launch not one, but three new lemonade flavors on the 16th of April. Expect to taste Spicy Dragonfruit, Spicy Strawberry, and Spicy Pineapple that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and keep you coming back for more.
These drinks are not your regular lemonades as each one of them will include Starbucks' unique spicy chili powder blend. This move is in response to the “swicy” trend that mixes sweet and spicy flavors together to satisfy the adventurous palates of consumers.
Spicy Dragonfruit Lemonade
The Spicy Dragonfruit flavor is a combination of mango and dragonfruit flavors. The drink is prepared with ice, real dragonfruit pieces, lemonade, and a dash of the chili powder.
Spicy Pineapple Lemonade
For the Spicy Pineapple variant, customers can look forward to a blend of pineapple and passionfruit. To top it all, there's ice, real pineapple pieces, lemonade, and a sprinkling of the spicy chili powder.
Spicy Strawberry Lemonade
The Spicy Strawberry flavor is a mix of strawberry and acai flavors. The ingredients include ice, real strawberry pieces, lemonade, and the signature chili powder.
For those who fancy a creamy twist to their drinks, there's also the option to order the new spicy cream cold foam. This unique blend integrates cold foam with the spicy chili powder.
What Baristas and Customers Think
There's a mixed response in regards to these new drinks. Some Starbucks' baristas, sharing their thoughts on Reddit, are excited to ask customers how spicy they want their lemonade. On the contrary, a few customers have expressed skepticism and concerns over potential stomach discomfort. It's worth noting that the spicy lemonade refreshers are available for only a limited time.
Meanwhile, brands like Chili's and Dr Pepper have also introduced new flavors to their lineup. Chili's has put an innovative spin on the traditional espresso martini, and Dr Pepper has launched a new limited-edition flavor.