Viral Starbuck's drink is finally launching in UK for first time ever

It's only taken nine years, but one of Starbucks' most famous drinks is finally making its way to UK stores.

The Unicorn Frappuccino is officially making its UK debut next month, nearly a decade after it first took social media by storm in the US.

If you're unfamiliar with the iconic drink, expect a delicious blend of mango and peach flavours with a sour blue raspberry drizzle, topped off with whipped cream. Yum!

Although it'll be a first for UK customers, the Unicorn Frappuccino has already reached cult status across the pond.

When it first landed in the US back in April 2017, the bright pink-and-blue drink completely took over Instagram, with seemingly everyone posting snaps of the colourful creation.

The colourful drink then popped back up at Coachella earlier this summer, sparking rumours that a wider comeback could be on the way.

Starbucks only added fuel to the fire when it shared a picture of the drink on social media alongside the caption: "Something magical is coming… Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino® blended beverage is returning for a limited time to close out the summer. Stay tuned for more."

Needless to say, people completely lost it.

One person raved: "Omggg I remember getting one of these when I was a little kid"

Another joked: "2016 is back"

Others were already counting down the days until launch, with one comment reading: "100% TRYING THIS WHEN IT COMES OUTTTT."

Another impatient fan added: "When is it coming like fr tho summer already here starbucks hurry it up."

Not everyone is thrilled by the news though.

Former and current Starbucks baristas took to the comments to reflect on the chaos that came with the original launch in 2017, when demand for the colourful drink went through the roof.

One former employee joked: "Haven’t been a barista in 6 years and I still have ptsd from this launch… "

A second simply wrote: "Fml as a barista."

And a third summed up the mood with: "Starbucks baristas just fell to their knees on an international scale."

Starbucks is also launching a Unicorn Cake Pop alongside it, featuring vanilla cake coated in white chocolate and colourful sprinkles, priced at £3.50.

So if you're keen to see what all the fuss is about, you'll need to be quick. The Unicorn Frappuccino is only available in the UK from 15 to 17 August, with prices starting from £5.60.

You'll be able to order it in-store, through the Starbucks app or via Starbucks Delivers.

Just be nice to your baristas.