# Mint Chocolate Blended Beverages The New Midnight Mint Mocha from Starbucks is a Limited Edition By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnight-mint-mocha References: [teenvogue](http://www.teenvogue.com/story/starbucks-midnight-mint-mocha-frappuccino) & [starbucks](https://www.starbucks.com/) Now that the highly Instagrammable Unicorn Frappucccino is no longer available, [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-3) devised a new blended icy beverage to keep consumers cool in the warming weather called the Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino. Unlike its brightly multi-colored counterpart, the Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino has a much darker aesthetic -- with layers of dark brown and white comprising it. A blend of coffee, dark cocoa, "cooling mint crystals," and [layers of fluffy whipped cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frappuccino-lite), the beverage reportedly tastes like a liquefied version of [Thin Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chex-mix-muddy-buddies-girl-scout-thin-mints). The company has claimed that its flavor was "inspired by thoughts of dark starry nights" and "looking up at the sky with a cool summer breeze" however. The Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino will be available at locations in the United States and Canada. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blended Icy Beverages:** The trend of blended icy beverages continues to grow, offering new flavor combinations and visual appeal. - **Limited Edition Beverages:** Limited edition beverages are becoming increasingly popular, creating a sense of urgency and exclusivity among consumers. - **Flavor Innovation:** Innovation in flavor profiles presents opportunities to create unique and exciting beverage options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can capitalize on the blended icy beverage trend and create new and innovative flavors. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can leverage limited edition beverages to drive customer engagement and increase sales. - **Food Industry:** The food industry can explore flavor innovation and collaborate with beverage companies to create new and enticing taste experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate-Flavored Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-3.md) - [Blended Mint Chocolate Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-chocolate-oreo-frappe.md) - [Frozen Specialty Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-target.md) - [Layered Cool Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strato-frappuccino.md) - [Foam-Topped Blended Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frappuccino-blended-beverages.md) - [Minty Seasonal Cold Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stk-cold-brew-peppermint-mocha.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Blended Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frappuccino-mini-chilled-coffee.md) - [Creamy QSR Mint Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-frosty-cream-cold-brew.md) - [Berry Mochi Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mochi.md)