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Frappé cocktail in a highball

Frappé recipe

ShakenHighballCubed iceAlcohol-free35 kcal

The Frappé is an alcohol-free drink from Greece, made with instant coffee and milk, served in a highball over ice. It is creamy.

Alcohol-free. About 35 calories per drink.

Invented by accident at the Thessaloniki International Fair in 1957, and never left.

Frappé ingredients

Instant coffee2 teaspoons
Sugar1 teaspoon
Water30 ml (1 oz)
Milk30 ml (1 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Frappé

  1. Shake or whip the coffee, sugar and a little cold water until it holds a thick foam.
  2. Pour over a glass of ice and top with cold water.
  3. Add milk to taste and serve with a straw.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
None
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Frappé: quick answers

Does the Frappé contain alcohol?
No. It is an alcohol-free drink.
How many calories are in a Frappé?
About 35 calories per drink, from the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Frappé served in?
A highball, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Frappé have?
4 in total: instant coffee, sugar, water and milk. Simple enough to make at home.
Frappé recipe card: Instant coffee, Sugar, Water
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