Starbucks just liquified the grossest holiday food

Some traditions just won't die.
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Brian Koerber
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Some traditions just won't die.

The fruitcake has long been the annoying friend of the Christmas world. Nobody wants it around, but for some reason it just keeps showing up to the party. Now, it's even infiltrated our beloved Starbucks.

The caffeine pushers are launching a limited edition Fruitcake Frappuccino on Thursday, which will be available in participating stores throughout the U.S. and Canada until Dec. 18.

According to a press release from Starbucks, the liquified cake starts with a Hazelnut Crème Frappuccino. It's then blended with dried fruit and spiced cinnamon, topped with whipped cream, caramel dots and a sprinkle of matcha.

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If that's not enough Christmas cheer for you, Starbucks Rewards members will also receive an ugly sweater cozy to dress up their drink when the buy the Fruitcake Frappuccino.

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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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