Cappuccino frappé (energy-boosting frappé)

I can guide you through the recipe for the cappuccino frappé, a delicious energy-boosting frappé that combines the taste of coffee with the freshness of a frappé beverage. Here’s what you’ll need and how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 60 ml of cold espresso or very strong coffee
• 60 ml of cold whole milk
• 1 teaspoon of sugar (or to taste)
• 2 scoops of vanilla or coffee ice cream
• Cocoa powder for garnishing
• Crushed ice

Preparation

1. Prepare an espresso or a very strong coffee and allow it to cool completely.
2. In a blender, combine cold coffee, milk, sugar, and crushed ice.
3. Add the scoops of vanilla or coffee ice cream.
4. Blend everything until it becomes a smooth and frothy mixture.
5. Pour the frappé into a tall, cold glass.
6. Dust the surface with a bit of cocoa powder for the final touch.

To make it more Italian, you might add a splash of coffee liqueur like Amaretto or Sambuca, but this is optional and depends on personal taste.

Curiosity

In Italy, the term “frappé” usually refers to a beverage made with whipped milk and ice cream, similar to the American milkshake. The addition of coffee turns the traditional frappé into a real energy booster, thanks to the stimulating properties of caffeine.