A classic Greek frappe made in seconds! See how easy it is to make this iced coffee drink at home.
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Greek Frappe
A frothy iced drink made with instant coffee.
- Greek frappe is a popular iced coffee drink in Greece. (It was invented there!)
- Quick and easy to make at home in less than 30 seconds.
- Handheld milk frother works the best to create fluffy froth.
- Made with Nescafe Greek instant coffee which is different than regular instant coffee.
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2 Tips to Making Easy Greek Frappes
What You’ll Need
- Nescafe Greek instant coffee
- Filtered water
- Sugar
- Ice
- Half & half or milk (any kind you prefer)
Step-by-Step Instructions
STEP 1: Combine instant coffee, sugar, and water in a tall cup.
2 teaspoons instant coffee, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 2/3 cup cold or cool water goes into a tall glass.
Use a tall glass so there isn’t a mess once the milk frother starts whipping together the ingredients.
STEP 2: Froth coffee.
The best and quickest way to make a Greek frappe is with a handheld milk frother.
After 15 seconds of whipping, froth will reach almost to the top of the glass.
STEP 3: Add ice.
1/2 cup of ice goes into the cup.
STEP 4: Add half & half.
I like the richness of half & half so that’s what I use (1/4 cup) but you can use any kind of milk you like.
Stir before drinking.
Expert Tips
- Make it decadent by adding a scoop of ice cream instead of milk. (Feel free to take out the sugar in the recipe if you don’t want it too sweet.)
- Froth instant coffee in a tall cup to prevent making a mess.
- Use filtered cold or cool water for a better tasting drink.
Questions You May Have
Greek instant coffee is spray-dried while regular instant coffee is freeze-dried. Greek instant coffee is easier to froth.
It’s FRAH-PEH.
Put the instant coffee, sugar, and cold or cool water into a cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight lid and shake until it thickens and froths. (Should take less than a minute.)
Sometimes I get lazy and whip the instant coffee and water together then add ice and creamer.
Yes, I’ve made it with a teaspoon of instant coffee and it’s also good but has a little less of a caffeine kick.
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INGREDIENTS
- ⅔ cup water filtered if possible
- ½ cup ice
- ¼ cup half & half
- 2 teaspoons Nescafe Greek instant coffee
- 2 teaspoons sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine instant coffee, sugar, and water in a tall cup.Use a tall glass so there isn't a mess once the milk frother starts whipping together the ingredients. Use cool or cold filtered water.
- Froth coffee.After 15 seconds of whipping, froth will reach almost to the top of the glass.
- Add ice.
- Add half & half.Instead of half & half, feel free to swap it out with any other kind of milk. Stir drink before drinking.
NOTES
- If you don’t have a handheld milk frother, shake instant coffee, sugar, and cold or cool water in a cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight lid and until it thickens and froths. (Should take less than a minute.)
- Make it decadent by adding a scoop of ice cream instead of milk. (Feel free to take out the sugar too if you don’t want it too sweet.)
Can’t wait to try the Frappe for my Granddaughter.