Almost-Famous Mocha Frappes
Almost-Famous Mocha Frappes might be a good recipe to expand your beverage recipe box. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 279 calories, 5g of protein, and 7g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 3 hours and 15 minutes. Head to the store and pick up sugar, milk, vanillan extract, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
Make the coffee ice: Stir the sugar into the coffee until dissolved, then let cool.
Pour into a 16-cube ice-cube tray and freeze until solid, about 3 hours.
Combine the sugar and cocoa powder in a saucepan and slowly whisk in 2/3 cup hot water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking, until the sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes; do not boil.
Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate, honey and vanilla until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cool.
Make the frappes: Puree 8 coffee ice cubes, 1/2 cup milk, 1/3 to 1/2 cup chocolate syrup and 1 cup plain ice in a blender until smooth.
Pour into 2 glasses, then repeat to make 2 more drinks. Top with whipped cream and more chocolate syrup.
Photograph by Andrew Mccaul