Description
Greek Frappe is a refreshing iced coffee drink made with instant coffee, sugar, and cold water or milk, shaken to create a thick, frothy foam. Perfect for hot summer days, this iconic Greek beverage is quick to prepare and can be customized to your preferred level of sweetness and creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee (preferably Nescafé)
- 2 teaspoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 cup cold water or milk (or a mix)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: evaporated milk or cream for topping
Instructions
- Make the Coffee Foam: In a shaker, jar with a tight lid, or a handheld frother cup, combine the instant coffee, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cold water. Shake or froth vigorously for about 15–30 seconds until a thick, foamy layer forms.
- Prepare the Glass: Fill a tall glass halfway with ice cubes to chill the drink effectively.
- Assemble the Frappe: Pour the thick coffee foam into the glass over the ice cubes.
- Add Liquid: Top the glass with your choice of cold water, milk, or a combination of both, filling it to your desired level.
- Final Touch: Stir gently to combine the foam with the liquid. Optionally, add a splash of evaporated milk or cream on top for extra richness.
- Serve: Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your refreshing Greek frappe.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee to 3 teaspoons.
- Adjust sweetness based on preference: “sketo” means no sugar, “metrio” medium sweet (1–2 teaspoons sugar), and “glyko” sweet (2–3 teaspoons sugar).
- Use water instead of milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
