Frappuccino

Region: United States (Coffee Chain Invention) 🇺🇸

Brewing Time: 3 minutes (for espresso, optional)

Total Time: 8 minutes

Indulgence: ☕️☕️☕️ (Rich Dessert-like)

The Story:

The Frappuccino is a trademarked line of blended iced coffee drinks sold by a major coffee chain, first created in the 1990s. It became a global sensation, especially in summer, blurring the line between coffee and dessert. The name is a portmanteau of "frappé" (a Greek iced drink) and "cappuccino."

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Prep Time 5

Brewing time 3

Total Time 8

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

1 cup strong coffee or 1 shot espresso, cooled
½ cup milk
2 tbsp sugar or syrup (e.g., caramel, vanilla)
2 cups ice
Whipped cream for garnish

Equipment

Blender

Method

Combine the cooled coffee, milk, sugar/syrup, and ice in a blender.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and an extra drizzle of syrup.
Pro Tip: For a thicker, creamier texture that mimics the original, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a tablespoon of xanthan gum to the blender.