Starbucks has brought back its Halloween-themed Frappula for 2016, but this year’s version is confused. The 2015 version featured a mocha base, various layers, and a “bloody” raspberry syrup. On first glance, the 2016 version has the same recipe according to the official Starbucks app.

But in-store, the Frappula has strawberry instead of raspberry.

While it works, I’m liking the mocha-raspberry combo over the mocha and strawberries of 2016. Or maybe it’s because the mocha is accidentally missing from my Frappula? I had thought my drink looked a little too whitewashed.

I asked about the strawberry substitution, and the answer given made perfect sense. Currently, the raspberry syrup used by Starbucks is clear, so it wouldn’t impart that bloody look like red strawberries.

While it’s not yet October 31, 2016, I’m calling this the best “costume” of this Halloween season.

Yup, that’s a humongous roach on the side of the house. But, no worry! There’s a big can of Raid waiting…

Starbucks Frappuccino creation for Halloween 2015, the Frappula, is anything but blah, blah, blah, blah. It definitely is interesting looking with the raspberry syrup mimicking blood. And it’s even cooler watching the blood trickle down the sides of the cup, slowly infusing with the white chocolate Frappuccino mix.

The base of the drink is pumps of mocha sauce which when mixed, pretty much destroys the visual appeal of the Frappula. But you kinda want that mocha and raspberry combination in this drink, meaning you gotta mix the drink for the best flavor. You can’t just suck up the mocha sauce because that’s just too overpowering. The white chocolate Frappuccino is creme based, so there’s no caffeine. Mixed together, the flavors blend nicely, and the Frappula is not too sweet either. I was expecting uber sweet, but I’ve had sweeter drinks from Starbucks before. Don’t be fooled, this drink is loaded with fat but is a fun changeup for the rest of October.

The Vampire Frappuccino looks interesting as well but oddly is available only in Europe and Latin America.

Here are more pictures of the Frappula as the different layers are gradually mixed together.

The Frappula has mocha sauce, white mocha Frappuccino, whipped cream, and “bloody” raspberry syrup. Go find the Frappula starting on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 until Halloween. I wonder if it’ll appear on the Mobile Order menu?

Guy and his group were trick or treating and happened upon a fellow costumed Halloween-er who was dressed as the #liehagi meme. Guy had to congratulate the guy and took a pic with his weather set. Awesome!

The best part of this is the $3 cost after 2pm. Until October 31, you can get the Franken Frappuccino (or any grande Frappuccino) for only $3. That’s really a deal for this normally $6+ drink.

I have to admit that the Franken isn’t my style. The taste is unmistakably green tea, but the overall combination was kinda odd. While I’m not lactose intolerant, I will admit that the Franken gave me a run for the money.

If you want to see what happens, let Jimmy Fallon demonstrate. And yes, protective gear is highly recommended.

Happy Halloween!

Sadly, kids nowadays don’t recognize the costume on the right. No, it’s not Elmo or a red Cookie Monster. Do you remember this Sesame Street character?

By the power of Greyskull, you too can have the POWER!

On Halloween. You. In this. Saying “I have the POWER!”

Hat tip to Valdezign.

Not as sprawling as the popular Aloun Farms pumpkin patch, the Waimanalo Pumpkin Patch is a good alternative for the Windward side. Although the farm is smaller, there are lots of pumpkins, a hay ride, a corn maze, and additional activities for the kids.

Here are some pics of what you can expect.

What else is in the Waimanalo area? Check out Dwellable.com to find out.

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