What is a traditional Greek frappé and what are the key ingredients used in the recipe?
Frappé is a refreshing and popular Greek coffee drink that was invented by accident in the 1950s. It’s made with instant coffee, water, sugar, and ice cubes, and traditionally served in a tall glass with a straw.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1/4 cup of water
- Ice cubes
- Cold water
- Milk (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Add the instant coffee, sugar, and 1/4 cup of water in a shaker or large jar. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and frothy.
Step 2
Fill a tall glass (preferably with a volume of at least 12 oz) with ice cubes.
Step 3
Pour the thick coffee mixture in the glass over the ice cubes.
Step 4
Fill the glass with cold water, leaving some space for milk (if you prefer).
Step 5
Add milk (if you prefer) and stir well with a straw until the coffee and water mix together.
Step 6
Sit back, relax, enjoy, and get refreshed!
Variations
There are many variations of frappé that you can try:
Chocolate Frappé
Replace the instant coffee with 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder. Follow the instructions above.
Caramel Frappé
Add 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce to the coffee mixture. Follow the instructions above.
Mochaccino Frappé
Add 2 teaspoons of instant coffee and 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder to the coffee mixture. Follow the instructions above.
