Coffee frappe

Frappe or mist, as bartenders call it, is one of the ways to serve refreshing cocktails that contain alcohol containing ingredients in their composition. Frappe cocktail is made on the basis of coffee, cold milk, ice cream, as well as fruit-berry, chocolate, caramel or any other sugar syrup. As an alcoholic ingredient, frappe cocktails tend to use liqueurs, liqueurs, tinctures and other sugary beverages.

For the preparation of cocktails, the mist choose all the same components as for frappe, but alcohol is used stronger. For example, whiskey, cognac, rum, as well as brandy. At the heart of the frappe cocktail is a recipe for frappe coffee, a refreshing drink that is very popular not only among foodies, but also among ordinary connoisseurs of the coffee drink. The main distinguishing feature of coffee frappe can be considered the extraordinary consistency of the drink.

The technology of making cold coffee frappe resembles the process of making fruit smoothie cocktails. The thing is that for smoothies and coffee, frappe ice, as well as other ingredients of the drink, is thoroughly mixed in a shaker to the state of porridge or ice foam. The viscous ice mass of coffee taste refreshes and gives a charge of vigor. It is noteworthy that for a long time frappe had absolutely nothing to do with coffee. Since frappe was called cocktails based on ice mass and alcohol, to which fruit or berry syrup was added.

The recipe for coffee frappe was invented relatively recently. However, in a fairly short period of time, frappe coffee has gained unprecedented popularity. According to legend, the first frappe coffee was made by a Greek merchant who wanted to drink coffee so much that he was not stopped by the lack of hot water. An ardent fan of the drink decided to dissolve coffee in icy water. so the first coffee frappe appeared. We think there is some truth in this legend, because in Cyprus to this day they serve frappé coffee, which is made with milk and ice.

There are a sufficient number of varieties of coffee frappe, which, as a rule, differ from each other in the composition of the initial ingredients. Nowadays, coffee frappe can be found on the menus of most cafes, bars and even fast food restaurants. It is worth noting that this coffee drink is easy enough to cook at home. The recipe for coffee frappe is not a difficult category, it will not require a lot of time or money.

In order to make frappe coffee at home, you will need the following ingredients: two teaspoons of coffee and sugar, half a cup of water, as well as ice crumb. All ingredients are mixed and then whisked thoroughly in a shaker or mixer. Put the crushed ice into a glass for coffee frappe, add some milk and put ice foam on top. Frappe coffee will be a great refreshing drink on a hot day, as well as giving vigor and mood.