Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The Frappé -

Now that we have officially ushered in summer with Memorial Day, kick back and relax Greek style with the ultimate summer drink in Greece-the frappé (Φραπέ). Frappé is Greece's favorite summer drink. During the hot weather Athenians lounge at street cafes, slowly sipping a frappé.

Frappé coffee drink is a foam-covered iced coffee drink made from instant coffee. Easy to make, but hard to get that picture perfect foam on top. Here you will find the recipe and a "Greek Chic" option with the Frapouzo.
http://www.greekchiccuisine.com/

Serves - 1

Ingredients
1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons instant coffee (preferably Nescafé®)
2/3 cup cold water
2 to 3 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1/4 cup milk (optional)
2 to 3 ice cubes

Method
1. Add desired amount of coffee, sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of the water to a cocktail shaker or drink blender. Shake or blend until the mixture forms a thick and frothy foam.
2. Pour the foam into a tall glass and remaining water. Add desired sugar, milk and ice cubes. Serve with a straw.

Greek Chic It~ Frapouzo -
Follow above Frappé recipe.
In step 2 add a shot of Ouzo liqueur and create a Frapouzo!

When ordering Frappé in Greece~
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.

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