COSTCO has quietly rolled out its $2.99 food court treat for summer, giving industry giant Starbucks a run for its money.
The major warehouse retailer has brought out the sweet drink to a wave of fan interest online, but some believe it to be too sweet.
Costco has quietly rolled out its $2.99 food court treat for summer, giving industry giant Starbucks a run for its money[/caption]
One eagle-eyed Costco customer announced the new Frozen Strawberry Lemonade drink, along with the Cold Brew Mocha Freeze.
It was revealed on the social media platform Reddit this week, and fans have been debating it ever since.
The caption of the post said: ” New Frozen Strawberry Lemonade with BIG Chunks of Strawberries $2.99 Folsom, CA.”
The image shows a drink strikingly resembling the Starbucks Blended Strawberry Lemonade.
One of the main differences is in the calorie count, with the Costco version having 250 and the Starbucks one at 190.
In the comments of the Reddit thread, many praised the new item and expressed how much they wanted to try it.
One person said: “I can confirm this is delicious. I went to my local Costco in Michigan today and made sure to grab one.
“The only problem was I finished most of it before I got home, so the wife wasn’t too pleased.”
Another wrote: “I can report, this was delicious and perfect for a hot summer day.”
And a third added: “Tried it yesterday, very good!! The strawberries are a great touch.”
TOO SWEET
Meanwhile, some think the Costco drinks look too sweet, and are using the high calorie count as justification.
A sceptical customer noted about the Mocha Freeze at 580 calories: “Good grief, 580 calories! That’s like a full meal’s worth of calories- for a beverage.
“To burn that many calories you would have to run 5 miles.”
And another said: “Too sweet and straw too small with the strawberry chunks. Won’t get again.”
Costco classic food court items
- Hot Dog with Soda – $1.50
- Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza slice – $1.99
- Rotisserie Chicken Caesar Salad – $6.99
- Turkey and Swiss Sandwich – $6.99
- Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie – $2.49
“11.5 teaspoons of sugar in that mocha freeze”, another moaned.
It is not clear if the two new Costco drinks are available nationwide, as some in the comments also said they could not get them.
For example, one shopper reported not having it yet in Glenview, Illinois.
However, it has been confirmed in Coralville, Iowa.
The Starbucks version allows a greater level of customization, it is important to note.
The coffee chain allows you to get the drink in its three signature sizes, tall, grande and venti.
Also, you can choose what you taste, as you can modify the strawberry puree put in and the kind of lemonade you get.
One eagle-eyed Costco customer announced the new Frozen Strawberry Lemonade drink, along with the Cold Brew Mocha Freeze[/caption]
