Does the Apple Crisp drink taste like a literal apple crisp? No. It tastes like a metaphor for an apple crisp—a delicious, caffeinated metaphor that’s sweeter than most poetry. If you go in expecting a crumbly crust, you’ll be disappointed. If you go in expecting a “cozy apple vibe with espresso,” you’ll be in heaven.
So grab one before the drink disappears into the Starbucks void of discontinued items (RIP, S’mores Frappuccino). Order it, snap a moody Instagram photo, and pretend you’re sipping fall from a straw. Just don’t forget: it’s an illusion, but a very tasty one—like a magic trick where the magic is high fructose corn syrup and caffeine.
