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In the drink category, the smoothies have traditionally gotten most of the attention.
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However, recently Costco shoppers have become “obsessed” with a $3 caffeinated beverage.
“580 calories for the drink.
111 grams of sugar.
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“u/HomelessRodeopointed out.u/ThrifToWinadded that it’s the equivalent of “27 sugar packets.”
A third user, added that you shouldn’t consider it coffee.
“It’s a coffee milk shake let’s call it what it is lol,“u/idkmybffphillwrote.
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“EVERY time I buy this I too have explosive diarrhea.
A third found this to be a pro.
“Cold brew mocha freeze and a colon cleanse?
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“I like sweet and found this too sweet for me,” writesu/to_annihilate.
“It would be so much better if it was half as sweet,” addsu/3elieveIt.
“Same, I love sweet anything especially sweet drinks.
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This one I couldn’t finish” a third,u/kompotnik, chimed in.
Here Is How the Drink Is Made
One former employee revealed how the drink is made.
“The Mocha Freeze comes in two ready to mix ingredients.
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A bag of cold brew coffee and milk.
We mix those ingredients together and then add the mixture to the sluchy machine.
Pretty simple but oh so delicious!”
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DIY Alternatives and Copycat Ideas
Shoppers also offered their own DIY alternatives and copycat ideas.
“Buy the slushi.
Blend,” addsu/aakaase.
“I have a Ninja creami.
Throw it in the creami and done,“u/squatsandthoughtsadded.
