{"id":18639,"date":"2015-06-15T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-15T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=18639"},"modified":"2023-08-25T21:22:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:22:16","slug":"review-starbucks-cotton-candy-creme-frappuccino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2015\/06\/15\/review-starbucks-cotton-candy-creme-frappuccino\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Starbucks Cotton Candy Cr\u00e8me Frappuccino"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Starbucks<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you love food hacks? Do you hate baristas giving you annoyed and\/or confused looks? Well, I have got big news for you! Starbucks has released six \u201cnew\u201d flavors of its trademarked frozen treat straight from the super secret menu! From June 16th to the 30th, they are asking customers to vote for their favorite \u2013 Are you ready for the Frappuccino Flav-Off?!<\/p>\n

The new offerings are in celebration of the Frappuccino\u2019s 20th anniversary. Wow, 20 years! To think, in just one year\u2019s time our little Frap will be legally able to mix itself with whiskey! Where does the time go? <\/p>\n

At first I thought the ad said Starbucks was turning 20, and it blew my mind for a good half hour. According to Google, there is a Starbucks every 17 square feet on planet Earth. Antarctica has 46 of \u2018em. There\u2019s a Starbucks inside of the White House. Malia works there\u2026<\/p>\n

But we\u2019re not here to discuss our supreme overlords at the Starbucks Corporation, or my inability to read, we\u2019re here to review just one of the many delicious, refreshing, energizing, expensive Starbucks menu items.<\/p>\n

Of all the new choices, the flavor that caught my eye most was Cotton Candy. Besides Lemon Bar, I felt like I could already imagine what the other flavors tasted like \u2013 Cinnamon Roll, Caramel Cocoa Cluster, Cupcake, and Red Velvet. Those are more Starbucks\u2019 speed. I had to go with the odd ball of the bunch.<\/p>\n

As you can see it\u2019s probably the brightest and most flamboyant drink Starbucks currently offers. If I were them I would market it with the old saying \u201cPink is the new black.\u201d Is pink still the new black or did orange steal pink\u2019s thunder? To Google I go! \u2026 Google told me to go outside.<\/p>\n

My first sip definitely put me in mind of classic cotton candy flavor. It reminded me of the cotton candy popsicles I used to buy from the ice cream man as a kid, sans the candy cigarette side dish. Unfortunately, as I sipped on, the cotton candy flavor faded quickly. <\/p>\n

According to menu hackers and Starbucks alike, the flavor derives from mixing raspberry and vanilla bean syrup (I watched my barista mix those with half a cup of milk and tons of ice.) While I did definitely taste raspberry, as the ice melted and diluted the flavor, it almost tasted like melted strawberry \u2013 not raspberry \u2013 ice cream. I would say it was like a weak strawberry shake. It got worse as I went along. I\u2019d say drink it fast, but we all know how that ends.<\/p>\n

I did get a cotton candy-ish scent, but the stubborn whipped cream refused to really let it blast through. Actually, on that topic, as with most Frappuccinos, I found myself enjoying the whipped cream as much as the drink itself. It has always been the perfect complement to the frozen mix, and it blended well in this instance. If given the choice, always say yes to whipped cream.<\/p>\n

\"Starbucks<\/a><\/p>\n

The consistency was more Slurpee or Slush Puppy than the usual Frap\u2026 but that could be thanks to the glacier my barista added to the blender. It wasn\u2019t as thick as the last Frap I had, and despite ordering the smallest size it still went down pretty heavy \u2013 which could be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it. I wasn\u2019t really anticipating a meal replacement, but I got one anyway. If you opt for a Grande, Venti, or Trenta, you may not have to eat again.<\/p>\n

Just in case you were wondering, I felt I should inform you this Frap has no hint whatsoever of Starbucks\u2019s famous elixir. There is no coffee mixed in. You\u2019re not gonna get your caffeine fix, although the sugar overload will probably make up for it.<\/p>\n

So all in all, this is a one-time try. I mentioned earlier that the pink caught my eye and I probably knew how the others tasted, but maybe there\u2019s no need to fix what isn\u2019t broken. Still, melted strawberry ice cream with a hint of raspberry and vanilla is a pretty good taste profile, and if you\u2019re looking for a change of pace, I guess it can\u2019t hurt to buy it once. <\/p>\n

I\u2019m going to be very curious to see how this fares in the Frappuccino Flav-Off. Something tells me it\u2019s going to be a contender, but ultimately lose out.<\/p>\n

Back to the secret menu with you, cotton candy.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 12 fluid ounces \u2013 280 calories, 100 calories from fat, 11 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 40 milligrams of cholesterol, 160 milligrams of sodium, 43 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 42 grams of sugar, 4 grams of protein, and 0 milligrams of caffeine.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Starbucks Cotton Candy Cr\u00e8me Frappuccino
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $3.95
\nSize:<\/b> 12 oz.
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Starbucks
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Cotton Candy flavor (albeit brief). Ice Cream Man memories. Whipped cream. Filling. Vibrant color.
\nCons:<\/b> It\u2019s \u201cVin\u201d not \u201cBen.\u201d Ice overload. Maybe too filling. Menu hack confusion. Unemployed Sasha. Cigarettes marketed to kids. \u201c_____ is the new black.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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