Starbucks newest: cotton candy & cupcake Frappuccinos

Starbucks is expanding its Frappuccino line with the introduction today of six new flavors, including cotton candy, lemon bar, red velvet cake and cinnamon roll.

Rounding out the list are cupcake and caramel-cocoa flavors.

Customers will be invited to vote for their favorite flavor for a 11-day promotion that starts June 19.  The winner will be offered for $3 for a 16-ounce serving between 2 and 5 p.m., a shoulders period for Starbucks, from July 3 through July 6.

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