Starbucks Secret Menu: Dragon fruit Frappuccino (Ingredients,Taste, Variations, Sizes, Copycat Recipe, Caffeine, Calories + More information)

We all know about the famous dragonfruit refresher. But what about its delicious variation, which is the Dragon fruit Frappuccino?

When I tried the Dragonfruit Frappuccino for the first time, I went to visit my sister, and we visited a Starbucks store to curb our cravings. Oddly enough, I hadn’t tried anything from the secret menu, but after much convincing from my sister, I decided to give it a try, and she went ahead and ordered it for me. It’s safe to say that I fell in love with this drink and haven’t looked back ever since, considering the dragonfruit refresher was always my go-to beverage on hot days. I deemed it fit to write a post about this newfound love of mine and answer questions that anyone who wants to order this drink might have.

Brief history of the drink

Is it just me, or does knowing origins make you appreciate things better? No? Well, I guess it’s just my nerd tendencies. But as soon as I sipped this fantastic drink, I couldn’t wait to get home and find out how Starbucks came up with it. If you love Starbucks, you probably know about the dragon fruit refresher launched on 19^th June 2018. The Dragon fruit Frappuccino is simply a creamier variation of the drink that was launched after some time but was put on the secret menu.

Is Dragonfruit Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes, the Dragonfruit Frappuccino is still available at Starbucks, but you can access it through the secret Starbucks menu. The beverage is also available all year round, so you won’t have to wait all year to enjoy this heaven in a cup!

Starbucks Dragonfruit Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)

What’s in a Dragon fruit Frappuccino- (ingredients)

What’s actually in the Starbucks Dragonfruit Frappuccino? According to Starbucks secret menu, the drink is prepared by combining a vanilla crème base and coconut milk base, making the beverage extra rich and creamy. The Frappuccino also contains a mango refresher and two scoops of dragon fruit. It is topped off with whipped cream. But let’s go through an in-depth breakdown of all the ingredients mentioned so we can know what exactly we’re getting ourselves into, right?

• Vanilla crème base– The vanilla crème base is the most essential ingredient in the drink. It is used to prepare the Starbucks Vanilla Crème Bean Frappuccino, which acts as the base of the Dragonfruit Frappuccino. It contains milk, crème Frappuccino syrup, vanilla bean powder, and ice.
• Coconut milk– Starbucks uses coconut milk to give the drink a creamy consistency and add flavor. It is also dairy-free, so that you can cut down on extra calories!
• Mango refresher– The mango refresher is added to the second line and it’s simply a combination of the Starbucks mango dragon fruit refresher base and freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces.
• Whipped cream– One of the most common finishes to a fine Starbucks iced coffee or Frappuccino is the whipped cream made using vanilla-flavored heavy whipping cream. It creates a light and cold topping, which adds richness to the drink.
• Dragonfruit– The scoops of dragon fruit garnish the drink and add flavor.

Starbucks Dragon fruit Frappuccino: Sizes, Nutrition, Caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available?

Regarding the sizes, the dragon fruit Frappuccino has four available options. You can either have a tall size (12 fl oz), Grande (16 fl oz), Venti (24 fl oz), and the Trenta size (30 fl oz). The Trenta is the largest and most suitable for Dragonfruit Frappe addicts. The tall works best for beginners testing the waters.

Nutritional facts

Despite being trendy and delicious, the Starbucks Dragon fruit Frappuccino provides various health benefits. The coconut milk and dragon fruit inclusions contain anti-oxidants. This Frappuccino is also high in fiber and fat-free; thanks to this, your body goals might be achieved in no time! However, as expected of a pink-colored Starbucks beverage, it contains a ton of sugar, and these extra calories don’t provide much nutritional value.

Take a look at the table below for more nutritional facts (Grande-sized 16 fl oz)

Calories 380	Calories from Fat 150
Nutritional Value	0% Daily Value
Total Fat 16 g   Saturated Fat 10 g Trans Fat	21%   50% 0.5 mg
Cholesterol 50 mg	17%
Sodium 250 mg	11%
Protein	1 g
Total Carbohydrates 53 g   Dietary Fibers 0 g Sugars 33g	19%   0%

Caffeine information

The drink contains 45 to 55 mg of caffeine in a Grande. The caffeine gives you the correct dose of energy and is barely a quarter of what a regular adult is advised to take, that is, 400 mg. Many coffee addicts take way more than that without any adverse issues. Nonetheless, the drink still contains some caffeine, so it’s probably not a good idea to give it to your child.

So, what does Starbucks Dragon fruit Frappuccino taste like?

One word, amazing! It’s as sweet as it is eye pleasing. It contains a vanilla crème base, making the drink extra creamy, rich, and delicious. Not to mention, perfect for a hot day. The dragon fruit inclusions in the drink also add a nice tropical touch to its taste, but not too strong.

Ways to Customize Dragonfruit Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks Dragonfruit Frappuccino Variations

You can customize the beverage and give it a personal touch in various ways. You can tell the barista to add classic syrup to make it sweeter.

Another variation that also happens to be my favorite customization is to add two pumps of raspberry. It just gives the drink a twist to it that I love. You can add more dragon fruit pieces on top of the whipped cream to give the drink more color.

How to make Starbucks Dragonfruit Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Dragonfruit Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Informative section

How do you order Dragonfruit Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?

Ask for Vanilla Bean Frappuccino and add dragon fruit inclusions.

Does Starbucks have Dragonfruit Frappuccino all year round?

Yes, Starbucks has Dragonfruit Frappuccino all year round.

Is the Starbucks Dragonfruit Frappuccino healthy?

Yes, the beverage is relatively healthy, containing a high level of anti-oxidants from the milk and dragon fruit inclusions.

How much is the Starbucks Dragonfruit Frappuccino?

The Starbucks Dragonfruit Frappuccino costs between $3.95 and $4.95, depending on its size.