Frappé
(Greek iced coffee)
The frappé (Φραπέ) is Greece's favorite summer drink. During hot weather Athenians lounge at street cafes, slowly sip a frappé and watch the people go by.
Makes 1 glass
- Instant coffee (preferably Nescafé®) -- 1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons
- Cold water -- 2/3 cup
- Sugar (optional) -- 2 to 3 teaspoons
- Milk (optional) -- 1/4 cup
- Ice cubes (optional) -- 2 to 3 each
Method
- Add desired amount of coffee, sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of the water to a cocktail shaker or blender. Shake or blend until the mixture forms a thick and frothy foam.
- Pour the foam into a tall glass and stir in the remaining water and the sugar, milk and ice cubes if desired. Drink with a straw.
Variations
- Skétos: no sugar added.
- Métrios: medium-sweet (about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar).
- Glykós: sweet (2 to 3 teaspoons sugar).
- Horis Gala: without milk.
Notes
- The European version of Nescafé's instant coffee is made in a way that encourages the formation of foam. The instant coffee produced in the United States is often made by a different process. So a frappé made with American instant coffee might not be as frothy.
