Cotton candy is one of my favorite treats (probably because it's just sugar) so when I found a Starbucks secret recipe for a cotton candy flavored frappuccino, I knew I'd have to try it out. Recently, this became one of Starbucks fan flavors so anyone could order it. Now, if you want this delicious drink at home, you can make it with this copycat Starbucks cotton candy frappuccino recipe.

This is basically, just a vanilla, raspberry frappuccino, but it does kind of remind me of cotton candy. Regardless of if it is cotton candy flavored or not, it is tasty and that's what's important. Plus, it's PINK, which is a major bonus to me.

Step 1: Supplies

This recipe is a single serving and makes about the equivalent of a 16oz Grande from Starbucks.

Ever since learning about this "secret recipe" I've been making it at home just with milk like I do any of the other flavored Frappuccinos, but when I looked online, I discovered most people use ice cream to make it. I think it tastes good with or without ice cream, but don't think it's realistic to have ice cream in a breakfast drink all the time. So, I'm providing you with both versions so you can see what you like.

Also, the ice cream version tastes more like a milkshake to me, which isn't bad, just not as frappuccino-like in my opinion.

Ingredients For Simple Version:

2c Ice
3/4c milk - use whatever you want, to get it a little big creamier; use Half & Half or whipping cream
3tbsp Torani Raspberry Syrup (I put an equal amount of each syrup, but feel free to mix it up to get the flavor you want)
3tbsp Torani Vanilla Syrup
Simple Syrup to taste
Pinch of Xantham Gum (optional)

This recipe doesn't typically use coffee, but if you want to add any, just replace some of the milk with strong coffee .

Ingredients For Ice Cream Version:

1 1/2c Ice
1/2c Vanilla Bean ice cream (or more, just subtract from ice, however much ice cream you want to use)
3/4c milk - use whatever you want, to get it a little big creamier; use Half & Half or whipping cream
2tbsp Torani Raspberry Syrup (I put an equal amount of each syrup, but feel free to mix it up to get the flavor you want) - you could actually use more Raspberry than vanilla as this is going to have more vanilla with the ice cream in it.
2tbsp Torani Vanilla Syrup
Simple Syrup to taste
Pinch of Xantham Gum (optional)

Topping Suggestions:

Whipped topping
Torani raspberry syrup
Raspberry Sauce
Strawberry sauce (yeah, it's not the same, but it has the right color and is easier to find)
Pink sugar sprinkles

Utensils:

Blender - I use a Magic Bullet at home, it's great for making individual drinks though doesn't blend quite as well as the Vitamix
Ice cube trays - small ice cubes make for even easier blending
Measuring cups and spoons
Cups for serving
Straws - I'm a fan of reusable ones.
Pink Polka Dotted Straws (optional)