Description
A creamy, cold, and customizable blended espresso frappe that tastes like a milkshake but fuels you like coffee. This easy summer drink is faster and cheaper than coffee shop versions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots (60ml) strong coffee or espresso, cooled
- 1 cup (120g) ice cubes
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy like oat, almond, or coconut)
- 1–2 tablespoons (15-30g) sweetener (sugar, simple syrup, honey, or maple syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for mocha version)
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Cocoa powder or cinnamon for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Brew strong coffee or espresso and let it cool to room temperature. If using instant coffee, dissolve 2 teaspoons in 1/4 cup hot water and cool.
- Prepare sweetener if using granulated sugar by making a simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water heated until dissolved) or measure out honey/maple syrup.
- Add cooled coffee, ice cubes, milk, and sweetener to a high-speed blender. Add vanilla extract or cocoa powder if desired.
- Secure the lid and start blending on low speed to break up ice, then gradually increase to high speed.
- Blend for 30-45 seconds until the mixture is smooth, frothy, and has a consistent slushy texture.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength if needed, blending for 10 more seconds to incorporate.
- Pour into a tall glass or mason jar.
- Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder or cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.
Notes
For best results, use cold milk and freeze coffee in ice cube trays to prevent dilution. If your blender is not high-speed, pulse the ice first. This drink is best served immediately as the foam settles quickly.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 6
Keywords: iced coffee, espresso frappe, blended coffee, summer drink, coffee shop copycat, vegan coffee, dairy-free coffee, quick breakfast