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Starbucks to bring back viral drink for one weekend in August
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Iman Palm and Addy Bink , KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
The drink hasn't been widely available in roughly a decade.
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Key takeaway Further details about the drink and its return can be found through KTSM 9 News, the source of this information.
According to KTSM 9 News, Starbucks is planning to bring back a viral drink for a limited time. The drink in question has not been widely available for roughly a decade.
This move by Starbucks is expected to take place for one weekend in August.
Further details about the drink and its return can be found through KTSM 9 News, the source of this information.
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso residents who have been craving a nostalgic taste from their past, the return of this viral drink may be a welcome surprise. As Starbucks locations in the El Paso area prepare to offer the drink for one weekend in August, local fans of the beverage will have a brief opportunity to relive memories associated with it. The fact that the drink has been largely unavailable for roughly a decade will likely generate significant interest and excitement among those who remember it fondly. El Paso's Starbucks customers can look forward to a unique experience in August, and it will be interesting to see how the community responds to the drink's limited-time return. The popularity of the drink during its brief availability will likely be closely watched by Starbucks and may influence future decisions about bringing back other discontinued items.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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