Since the days have gotten warmer, I've fallen hard for the Espresso Frappe down the street (found at Columbia Heights Coffee in DC). However, in my current financial state, I cannot justify paying $3.63 for the creamy goodness. (Although I already have, too many times to count...) Many of you may also be addicted to the Starbucks trademarked, Frappuccino, which can be even more expensive. The photo above, featuring three authentic Greek Frappes, is brought to you by Robert Gourley via flickr. It's DIY time, folks.
I'm on a mission to make my own fabulous frappe- a recipe that I can make a batch of, freeze it and then transfer to the fridge before I want it the next day. After some conscientious web searching, I found a few different recipes to try, nay, to test.
This is a test, and I invite anyone to try these recipes (or others) and report back with your favorites and why. I will be judging the recipes based on these criteria: cost of ingredients, ease of assembly and the ultimate-taste. This post will include the recipes, and later this week I will share my verdict.
Cafe Frappe Uno
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup cream
1/2 tsp cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbs coffee substitute or 1 tsp instant coffee
(optional additives: nutmeg, cinnamon, coconut extract, hazelnut syrup, etc)
Mix all in a blender, then add about 2 cups crushed ice (or 3 cups cubed). As the drink gets thick, like a milkshake, stop adding ice and enjoy.
Cafe Frappe Due
1/2 cup cold strong coffee
or 1 teaspoon instant coffee and 1/2 cup cold water
2 cups cold milk
1/4 - 1/3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups ice
(Flavorings can be added.)
Put all in a blender and blend till a consistency you like.
Cafe Frappe Tre
3 tbs sugar
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups ice
2 small scoops vanilla ice cream
(Add chocolate for mocha flavor.)
Blend until ice is completely crushed.
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