Frappe (Greek Iced Coffee)

Name: Frappe (Greek Iced Coffee)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 tsp instant coffee (Nescafe Classic recommended); 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp cold water (for foam); 10 ice cubes; 1/3 cup cold water (to fill glass); 1/4 cup whole or evaporated milk (optional)

A beloved Greek summer staple made by shaking instant coffee with a splash of water into a thick, long-lasting foam, then poured over ice and finished with cold water and optional milk.

5 minEasyServes 160 cal/serving

GreekNon-Alcoholic DrinkBlenderVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tsp instant coffee (Nescafe Classic recommended)
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp cold water (for foam)
10 ice cubes
1/3 cup cold water (to fill glass)
1/4 cup whole or evaporated milk (optional)

Instructions

1

Combine 2 tsp instant coffee (Nescafe Classic recommended), 2 tsp granulated sugar, and 2 tbsp cold water (for foam) in a cocktail shaker, a tall jar with a tight lid, or a milk frother. Shake or froth vigorously for 30-60 seconds until a thick, pale caramel-colored foam forms.
2

Fill a tall glass with 10 ice cubes.
3

Pour the foam over the ice - it will settle on top.
4

Add 1/3 cup cold water (to fill glass) to fill the glass. If desired, pour 1/4 cup whole or evaporated milk (optional) over the top. Serve with a straw and stir lightly before drinking.

Questions

Can I make Frappe (Greek Iced Coffee) dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup whole or evaporated milk (optional). Swap the whole or evaporated milk (optional) for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I halve or double Frappe (Greek Iced Coffee)?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

Serve it with

Ravani dessert
Strapatsada (Greek Tomato Scrambled Eggs) breakfast
Saganaki (Pan-Fried Cheese) starter

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