With the new Wicked movie coming out in November, Starbucks has debuted drinks inspired by this magical musical. But are they vegan? If I’m dairy-free, can I partake in the theatrical fun?
Let’s find out if Glinda’s Pink Potion or Elphaba’s Green Elixir are vegan. Because let’s face it, if we know, we might just be changed for good.
Is Glinda’s Pink Potion at Starbucks Vegan?
The beautiful bright pink of Glinda’s Pink Potion is electric. It is described as being, “crafted with sweet mango and dragonfruit flavors, creamy coconutmilk and real dragonfruit. Topped with nondairy strawberry cold foam and sprinkles.”
This is the drink you want if you prefer a fruit based drink but with a little caffeine. According to Starbucks, it contains the following ingredients
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ICE, MANGO DRAGONFRUIT REFRESHERS BASE [WATER, SUGARS (SUGAR, WHITE GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE), NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL GREEN COFFEE FLAVOR, STEVIA EXTRACT (REBAUDIOSIDE-A)], COCONUTMILK [WATER, COCONUT CREAM, CANE SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, COCONUT WATER CONCENTRATE, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM, GELLAN GUM, CORN DEXTRIN, GUAR GUM, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, AND VITAMIN D2], NONDAIRY STRAWBERRY COLD FOAM [NONDAIRY SWEET CREAM (WATER, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, SOYMILK (WATER, SOYBEANS), SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SOY LECITHIN, OATMILK (WATER, OATS), DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, GUM ACACIA, SEA SALT, GELLAN GUM), STRAWBERRY PUREE SAUCE (STRAWBERRY PUREE, WHITE GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE, WATER, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE (FOR COLOR), NATURAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID)], FREEZE DRIED DRAGONFRUIT PIECES, PINK AND GREEN SUGAR [SUGAR, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE FOR COLOR (PUMPKIN, APPLE, RED CABBAGE, CHERRY, SWEET POTATO, RADISH, BLACKCURRANT), SPIRULINA EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), CORN STARCH, ANNATTO (FOR COLOR)]
Does that mean the Pink Potion is vegan?
Yes!!
Glinda’s Pink Potion at Starbucks is accidentally vegan. No substitutions are needed!
Now, I’ve heard that pink goes good with green so let’s see if Elphaba’s Green Elixir is vegan.
Is Elphaba’s Green Elixir at Starbucks Vegan?
I’m in love with the contrast of these two drinks. You have pink for Glinda and now a dark brown coffee with green on top for Elphaba. Perfection. It is described as being” Starbucks signature Cold Brew sweetened with peppermint-flavored syrup, topped with silky-smooth, nondairy matcha cold foam and finished with an Oz-dusting of magic (colorful candy sprinkles).”
This is going to be the drink you want for caffeine. According to Starbucks, Elphaba’s Green Elixir contains the following ingredients:
BREWED COFFEE, ICE, NONDAIRY MATCHA COLD FOAM [NONDAIRY SWEET CREAM (WATER, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, SOYMILK (WATER, SOYBEANS), SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SOY LECITHIN, OATMILK (WATER, OATS), DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, GUM ACACIA, SEA SALT, GELLAN GUM), MATCHA TEA BLEND (SUGAR, GROUND GREEN TEA)], PEPPERMINT SYRUP [SUGAR, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID], PINK AND GREEN SUGAR [SUGAR, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE FOR COLOR (PUMPKIN, APPLE, RED CABBAGE, CHERRY, SWEET POTATO, RADISH, BLACKCURRANT), SPIRULINA EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), CORN STARCH, ANNATTO (FOR COLOR)]
Does that mean Elphaba’s Green Elixir is vegan?
It sure does!
The Green Elixier at Starbucks is accidentally vegan as-is as well. No substitutions are needed here either!
Moving Into The Finale
Kudos to the Starbucks employee(s) who created these two drinks. The match that they have with Wicked is impressive. And the tastes contrast in a way that works for these two characters.
If it would make you happy now, we have an entire list of vegan options at Starbucks on our Starbucks Vegan Guide.
