Starbucks returns with its Birthday Cake Frappuccino for the drink's 21st

The Frappuccino turns 21 years old this year.
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Brian Koerber
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Another year, another reason to celebrate.

Starbucks is returning with its limited edition Birthday Cake Frappuccino in celebration of the Frappuccino's 21st birthday. Sadly, unlike many 21-year-old's birthdays in the United States, this frap will not be drowned in alcohol.


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The icy beverage is described as a "creamy blend of vanilla bean and hazelnut, topped with pink whipped cream." 

It's basically a birthday cake in liquid form.

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Unfortunately, it will only be available from April 28 through May 2 in participating stores in the United States and Canada. 

Although Starbucks started making the Frappuccino in 1993 in Santa Monica, it wasn't officially launched until 1995, making the drink 21 years old this year.

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Brian Koerber

Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.

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