Greek-Style Frappe Recipe

Coffee Love: 50 Ways to Drink Your Java | John Wiley & Sons, 2009

For the Greek who lives by this sensationally frothy iced coffee frappe and the non-Greek initiate who swears by it, the way they drink their frappe—one, two, or more teaspoons (level, rounded, or heaping) of coffee; with milk or black; unsweetened, medium-sweet, or super-sugary—is a matter of personal expression. Setting down specific quantities for its preparation therefore contradicts the frappe spirit. The amounts suggested below are best used only as a departure point; adjustments should then be made according to personal taste and mood.–Daniel Young

Hands-On Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes | Makes 1 serving

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons instant coffee
2 teaspoons sugar
Cold water
Ice cubes
2 tablespoons evaporated or regular milk

Directions

1. Place the coffee, sugar, and 2 tablespoons cold water in a shaker, jar, blender, or drink mixer. Cover and shake well for 30 seconds, or, if using a blender, drink mixer, or handheld frother, mix for 15 seconds to produce a thick, light-brown foam.
2. Place a few ice cubes in a tall glass. Slowly pour the coffee foam into the glass. Fill the glass with water, adding milk if desired. Serve the frappe immediately with a thin, flexible straw and glass of cold water on the side.