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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-bright-pink-iced-beverage-in-a-starbucks-cup-right-an-iced-coffee-beverage-with-green-foam-in-a-starbucks-cup.jpg?id=53829506&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=2%2C0%2C3%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Starbucks fans across Canada are in for a magical treat starting tomorrow, October 22, with the launch of two new colourful witchy drinks inspired by <em>Wicked</em>. </p><p>According to <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/starbucks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Starbucks</a>, the new limited-time <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/fall-drink-season-canada-menus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">seasonal beverages</a> — Glinda's Pink Potion and Elphaba's Cold Brew — are part of a collaboration with Universal Pictures to celebrate the theatrical release of the highly anticipated <em>Wicked</em> movie next month. Both drinks will be available in cafes across Canada starting on Tuesday.</p><p>The first <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/starbucks-new-fall-drinks-pecan-crunch-oat-latte" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new Starbucks drink</a>, Glinda's Pink Potion, described as "a delightfully pink creation," features the Mango Dragonfruit Refresher, hand-shaken with creamy coconut milk, ice and a scoop of freeze-dried dragonfruit. The drink is finished with non-dairy strawberry cold foam and colourful candy sprinkles, capturing Glinda's vibrant, "Popular" spirit.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"> <img alt="An iced coffee beverage with green foam and a bright pink iced beverage, both in Starbucks cups." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3da07b238c5cbdc036ed80652c54b556" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="20c1f" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/an-iced-coffee-beverage-with-green-foam-and-a-bright-pink-iced-beverage-both-in-starbucks-cups.jpg?id=53829511&width=980"/> <small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">You can order Elphaba's Cold Brew and Glinda's Pink Potion at Starbucks locations across Canada starting tomorrow.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Starbucks | Handout</small></p><p>Elphaba's Cold Brew, on the other hand, is for those who like "Defying Gravity." This Starbucks Cold Brew comes with peppermint-flavoured syrup, topped with non-dairy matcha cold foam and sprinkled with green candy dust. Starbucks says the drink is inspired by Elphaba's bold energy and iconic green hue.<br/></p><p>Starting November 7, select Starbucks stores will also offer <em>Wicked</em>-themed merch, including drinkware and gift cards, featuring Glinda's signature pink and Elphaba's bold green.</p><p>The new <em>Wicked</em>-inspired beverages will be available at Starbucks locations across Canada for a limited time, starting tomorrow, and <em>Wicked</em> itself hits theatres on November 22. </p><p><span></span>So, whether you're team Glinda or team Elphaba — or just looking to add a witchy twist to your October coffee order — these drinks are sure to bring a little bit of Oz to your next coffee run!</p><p><span></span><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
