Frappé
The Frappé is a refreshing cocktail that combines the rich flavors of coffee with a frothy, icy texture.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Highball Glass
- 3 ingredients
Frappé
Ingredients
- Coffee½ cup black
- Milk½ cup
- Sugar1-2 tsp
Method
- Mix together.
- Blend at highest blender speed for about 1 minute.
- Pour into a glass and drink with a straw.
- Notes: This works best if everything is cold (if you make fresh coffee, mix it with the milk and let it sit in the fridge for 1/2 hour.
- If it is not frothy, add more milk, or even just some more milk powder.
- The froth gradually turns to liquid at the bottom of the glass, so you will find that you can sit and drink this for about 1/2 hour, with more iced coffee continually appearing at the bottom.
- Very refreshing.
What you need
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A blender that handles ice
You need real ice-crushing power, not just a fruit smoothie setting.
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See 33 Coffee drinksWhere it comes from
The Frappé, particularly known in Greek and Mediterranean cultures, is a beloved iced coffee and spirit drink that emerged from practical necessity and evolved into cultural tradition. This drink reflects post-war innovation in the Mediterranean, where creative bartenders transformed simple coffee into an indulgent, cooling beverage that became synonymous with leisurely Mediterranean lifestyles.
Tips from the bar
- Use quality coffee as your base for best results
- shake vigorously to create proper foam and texture
- adjust ice levels for desired consistency
- balance sweetness carefully
- serve in appropriate tall glassware for presentation
Twists worth trying
- Frappe Martini
- A spirit-forward variation
- Frappe Liqueur
- A creamy liqueur-based version
- Iced Greek Frappe
- A traditional authentic Greek interpretation
What to eat with it
- Greek pastries and baklava
- almond cookies
- chocolate cake
- vanilla ice cream
- shortbread
- Mediterranean almond cake
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Frappé?
A Frappé is made with coffee, milk, sugar.
What glass do you use for a Frappé?
Serve a Frappé in a highball glass.
What does a Frappé taste like?
Expect refreshing, icy, coffee.
What can I make with Coffee?
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