{"id":12899,"date":"2012-07-06T00:00:12","date_gmt":"2012-07-06T10:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=12899"},"modified":"2023-08-25T21:22:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:22:30","slug":"review-limited-edition-starbucks-cookies-cream-frappuccino-coffee-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2012\/07\/06\/review-limited-edition-starbucks-cookies-cream-frappuccino-coffee-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Limited Edition Starbucks Cookies & Cream Frappuccino Coffee Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Limited<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s easy to make fun of Starbucks, what with their high prices, stupid names (I refuse to call their drinks anything but small, medium, and large), and crushing pervasiveness.\u00a0 I used to go once or twice a year, when some demon urge came over me to get a vanilla iced whatsit thingamajig, but since (shockingly) there’s not one in my area with a drive-thru, and with the unveiling and continuing expansion of McDonald’s McCafe line of premium coffees, clown beats mermaid every time.\u00a0 I realize I’m just trading one giant evil company for another, but at least at McDonald’s I don’t have to leave my car.\u00a0 Or learn Italian.<\/p>\n

So, I stick my nose up at Starbucks, out-douching the douches standing in line for their soy half-caf god-knows-what, pretending I’m better than them because I don’t kowtow to The Man.\u00a0 I put my pre-ground packaged coffee in my coffeemaker every night, and every morning it is waiting for me when I wake up.\u00a0 I like my coffee like I like my- oh, forget it.\u00a0 I drink it black.\u00a0 That’s all.<\/p>\n

There’s a little secret I keep deep inside my fast-beating, over-caffeinated heart, however.\u00a0 I love Starbucks’ bottled Frappuccinos.\u00a0 I don’t buy them very often, because they are overpriced just like everything else Starbucks sells, but I love the little buggers, no matter what the flavor.<\/p>\n

So when I heard that Starbucks had come out with Limited Edition Cookies & Cream bottled Frappuccinos, I nonchalantly offered to review them, then broke speed limits and ran red lights to get to the store.\u00a0 Lo and behold, there they were, four little bottles in their cute yet sophisticated-looking carrying case.<\/p>\n

I don’t think I’ve ever seen something claiming to be cookies & cream flavored look so adult.\u00a0 There have been many times where I’ve refused to make eye contact with the cashier as they rang up something I’d bought to review, but this was not one of those times.\u00a0 For once, I was not an obviously childless adult purchasing a single box of Kid Cuisine.\u00a0 This is a Serious Drink for Adults, motherfucker.\u00a0 Don’t judge me.<\/p>\n

Oh, can you hang on a second?\u00a0 I forgot to grab some gummy worms.\u00a0 Okay, now you can judge me.<\/p>\n

When I think cookies and cream, my mind generally gravitates towards Oreos, probably because you can’t throw a rock without hitting someplace that has an Oreo shake, sundae, or other Oreo-related product. Plus, they turned 100 this year \u2013 without doing any research, I’m going to assume that makes them the original cookie\/cream combo.<\/p>\n

While it’s not exactly fair to other cookie flavors, this means I expect my cookie flavor to be chocolatey and my cream part to be a cavity-inducing haven of sugary sweetness. Sorry, oatmeal raisin cookies \u2013 I guess you’ll have to wait for your own Frappuccino flavor. Don’t hold your breath. Your…cookie breath. If only morning breath could smell like cookie breath. Divorce rates would plummet.<\/p>\n

Getting back on track, Starbucks Cookies & Cream Frappuccino sticks to the chocolate formula. \u201cShake well\u201d is not just a suggestion; you can see a rather prominent layer of chocolate at the bottom of the bottle, and you have to shake the hell out of it to get it evenly distributed.<\/p>\n

I should amend my use of the word \u201cchocolate\u201d. It’s actually \u201ccocoa processed with alkali\u201d, which makes me think of batteries but is much less ominous than it sounds. For the sake of brevity, I’ll just call it chocolate.<\/p>\n

\"Limited<\/a><\/p>\n

As a Starbucks bottled Frappuccino, Cookies & Cream delivers. It’s smooth, sweet and creamy, with a high note of chocolate flavor that blends perfectly with the creaminess and isn’t overwhelming. The taste is similar to Hershey’s chocolate syrup, which is fine by me. The chocolate actually cuts some of the sweetness of the drink, which is chock full of sugar (real sugar, not high-fructose corn syrup).<\/p>\n

While \u201cBrewed Starbucks Coffee\u201d is listed as the first ingredient, the coffee flavor is pretty subdued, showing up as more of an aftertaste, albeit a pleasant one. This is not unexpected, as Starbucks Frappuccinos are, at least to me, \u201cthe coffee drink for those who don’t really like the taste of coffee\u201d.<\/p>\n

Limited Edition Starbucks Cookies & Cream Frappuccino ranks high on my list of favorite Starbucks coffee drinks. Straight from the fridge, it’s cool, sweet, chocolatey, and refreshing. It doesn’t exactly scream \u201ccookies & cream\u201d flavor, but it’s enjoyable nonetheless. I liked it so well, I went out and bought another four pack. I’m actually a little sad it’s a limited edition item.<\/p>\n

While I thoroughly enjoyed the Cookies & Cream Frappuccino, I realize that it’s not a drink for everyone. It doesn’t exactly taste like cookies, it’s loaded with sugar, and it’s no substitute for a real cup of coffee to wake you up and satisfy your morning caffeine cravings. It’s also, like every Starbucks item, on the expensive side for what it is. That said, if you’re a fan of sweet and creamy chilled drinks, and you enjoy the taste of coffee and chocolate together, you’ll be a fan of this drink in no time.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts \u2013 1 bottle (9.5 ounces) \u2013 190 calories, 30 calories from fat, 3.5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 15 milligrams of cholesterol, 105 milligrams of sodium, 33 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 32 grams of sugar, 6 grams of protein, 25% calcium, and 2% iron.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Limited Edition Starbucks Cookies & Cream Frappuccino Coffee Drink
\nPrice:<\/b> $5.99
\nSize:<\/b> 4 pack\/9.5 ounce bottles
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Safeway
\nRating:<\/b> 9 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Refreshing despite being so sweet. Not having to learn Italian to buy it. Chocolate and cream blend perfectly. Not having to be embarrassed to buy it OR have to stand in line with douches to get it. Coffee taste is subtle but delicious.
\nCons:<\/b> Expensive. Bad \u201cI like my coffee like\u201d jokes. Flavor doesn’t scream \u201ccookies\u201d. Morning breath never smells like cookie breath. Will not satisfy hardcore caffeine addicts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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