While in college, I worked as a barista at Starbucks. I had a flexible schedule and all the coffee I needed to fuel late-night study sessions. It was a great fit for the time! I recently had the opportunity to reflect on my experience in this Mashed article: Baristas Reveal What Your Starbucks Drink Order Really Says About You.

It was fun to think back on all of the unique drink orders I made and the customers I interacted with. And, trust me, I heard A LOT of unique drink orders during my time at Starbucks.

But, in reflecting, there was one drink order that stood out from the rest: the “Pinkity Drinkity.” Every so often a customer would utter those words, and I couldn’t stop myself from cracking a smile. If you don’t know what that drink is, allow me to explain…

When someone says they want a “Pinkity Drinkity” all they are really asking for is a Pink Drink. This is a drink that combines the Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher with coconut milk. It’s a sweet and refreshing sip! So, why on Earth were people referring to this drink as a “Pinkity Drinkity”? Well, that’s what Influencer James Charles would call the drink, so it stuck with people!

I remember watching his videos and honestly thinking that was the name of the drink before I worked at Starbucks! Whenever someone would order a “Pinkity Drinkity,” I thought one of two things had to be going on:

1.) They took James Charles’ word for it and confidently assumed that was the name of the drink.

2.) They knew they could say Pink Drink, but they also knew saying “Pinkity Drinkity” was more fun.

No matter the reason someone said, “Can I get a Pinkity Drinkity?,” they added entertainment to my shifts. And, they gave me a story to tell in this article.

Have you ever ordered a “Pinkity Drinkity”? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!