Beverages

Classic Coffee Frappé

Name: Classic Coffee Frappé
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Instant coffee; 2 tablespoons Hot water; 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar; 1.5 cups Cold milk (whole or 2%); 2 cups Ice cubes; 0.25 cup Whipped cream (optional); 1 tablespoon Chocolate syrup (optional)

5 min2 servingsEasy220 cal

A refreshing and invigorating blended iced coffee drink, characterized by its frothy texture and cool, sweet flavor. Perfect for a warm day or as an afternoon pick-me-up, this recipe delivers a café-quality frappé right to your home. The term 'frappé' is French, meaning 'beaten' or 'struck,' historically referring to drinks that are simply well-chilled, often over ice. However, the modern, globally popular interpretation of a 'frappé' as an iced, blended coffee drink, thick and frothy, actually originated in Greece in 1957. Despite its Greek birth as a specific coffee beverage, the French term became universally adopted for these refreshing, ice-blended concoctions, encompassing both coffee and fruit versions.

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Ingredients

Instructions

1
In a small heatproof bowl or mug, combine the instant coffee, hot water, and granulated sugar (if using). Stir vigorously until the coffee and sugar are fully dissolved and a frothy foam begins to form. This creates a strong, sweet coffee concentrate.
2
Pour the dissolved coffee mixture into a high-speed blender.
3
Add the cold milk and two cups of ice cubes to the blender.
4
Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed until the ice is completely crushed and the mixture is smooth, frothy, and thick. This usually takes about 30-60 seconds, depending on your blender's power.
5
Taste and adjust sweetness if desired, adding a little more sugar or a dash of vanilla extract, then blend briefly again.
6
Pour the freshly blended frappé into two tall glasses.
7
Optionally, top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for an extra indulgent treat.
8
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy the creamy, icy refreshment.

Chef's Tips

•For an extra thick frappé, freeze leftover coffee in an ice cube tray and use those coffee ice cubes instead of regular water ice. This prevents dilution and enhances coffee flavor.
•Feel free to experiment with flavorings! Add a shot of espresso for a stronger coffee kick, a dash of vanilla extract, a tablespoon of cocoa powder for a mocha frappé, or even a scoop of ice cream for a decadent dessert-like beverage.
•While best enjoyed fresh, a frappé can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes, though it will separate and lose its frothy texture. A quick re-blend might revive it, but it won't be quite the same. Fun fact: The original Greek frappé was made by shaking instant coffee, sugar, and water in a shaker until foamy, then adding ice and cold water/milk.