It’s super easy to make this classic Greek Frappe at home using instant coffee. It takes only 3 ingredients and a couple of minutes to prepare this refreshing drink!
Disclosure: I received two free Mighty Mugs (not an affiliate) in exchange for including their giveaway link on the blog.
This seriously delicious and refreshing iced coffee will make you forget Starbucks this summer. Save big bucks by learning how to make a Greek Frappe at home.
Last week we saw Mamma Mia, my all time favorite musical, and my urge to visit Greece intensified. All I wanted to do is stroll around a small Greek village and sip on ice-cold classic frappes as the Greeks do.
Do you have a bucket list? You know that the number 1 thing preventing us from achieving our goals on the list is money, right? Even worse yet, we just wait to magically get rich before we cross off those items.
So I decided to start doing something about it because let’s face it, I’ll never get rich. I’m tightening the budget and putting the money into savings. Because I REALLY do want to visit Greece.
So, instead of leaving my bucks at Starbucks, I’ll be making my own Greek frappe grande for a fraction of the cost. And with free refills, ha!
A Coffee Mug Giveaway
To ensure it stays cold I got this awesome mug. Why is it awesome, you ask? Well, not only it will keep my beverage cold or hot, but it also won’t spill. Yep, you heard that right! We pushed it, slapped, it, bumped it – it stayed upright! It’s magical!
Don’t believe me? Check out this short video of my daughter demonstrating it.
When my husband saw the Mighty Mug he said: “I’m impressed and I don’t easily get impressed with things.”
The best thing: you have a chance of winning it by entering THE GIVEAWAY. It’s perfect whether you’re sipping on a cocktail, infused water, or Greek frappe.
Giveaway closes in two weeks. THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!
WHAT’S IN GREEK ICED COFFEE?
You’re going to love these three simple ingredients:
- Instant coffee granules
- Sugar
- Water and Ice (that’s basically one ingredient fresh and frozen)
- OPTIONAL: milk or heavy cream
HOW DO YOU MAKE GREEK FRAPPE?
Mix it all up and you’ll have refreshing iced coffee in no time:
- Pour the water, coffee granules and sugar into a cocktail shaker or a mason jar with a thigh-fitting lid. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes until very foamy. Don’t skimp on this step!
- Fill a tall glass (or a Mighty Mug) halfway with ice cubes. Pour the froth into the glass and slowly top off with cold water or milk. Enjoy while dreaming of sunny Greece!
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PRO TIP:
Take it to the next level and add a shot of Baileys, Kahlúa, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Classic Greek Frappe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee
- 2-4 teaspoons white sugar your preference of sweetness
- 2 tablespoons water
- Ice cubes
- Milk heavy cream, condensed milk, or evaporated milk to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the water, coffee granules and sugar into a cocktail shaker or a mason jar with a thigh-fitting lid. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes until very foamy. Don't skimp on this step!
- Fill a tall glass halfway with ice cubes. Pour the froth into the glass and slowly top off with cold water or milk. Enjoy while dreaming of sunny Greece!
Notes
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I consider my solo trip to Greece (and Israel) the trip of my lifetime (so far) and my wonderful memories of the trip include Greek frappes! I loved how they would custom make them for you to your preferred sweetness. On hot days like today I dream about those frappes, but I never buy them here because they’re loaded with sugar. Can’t believe I didn’t think to make my own before now. Thanks for the recipe!
Hi, Rosa! Memories to last a lifetime, I’m sure. My husband drinks about 5 of these on a hot day. 🙂 Hope you’ll make it for yourself and revive those sweet memories 🙂
I will love your Frappe! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you, Miz Helen! It’s so refreshing and although we don’t have summer temperatures yet, we’re enjoying it daily.
That coffee mug does look pretty awesome! Unfortunately, my coffee tends to spill when I’m carrying it to the car, not when it’s on a table. Though we could certainly stand to have a water bottle version of this with our rambunctious 2-year-old running around. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
I frequently elbow mine when it’s on the table, especially next to my laptop, lol. A water bottle version would be cool! Take care, my friend!
Lovely! I have never tried one of these, but now I want to 😉
This looks sooo refreshing! I lived in Greece for a while and the frappes were the main thing that got me through the day in the summer heat! thanks for sharing the secrets on how to make a great one:)
Beautiful!! I love the foamy top!
That’s the best part 😉 Thanks for visiting!
I’m sure your frappe is much nicer that a Starbucks one anyway!! x
P.S I have a world food linky over on my blog jesseatsandtravels.com if you’re interesting in joining in! x
Thanks so much and thank you for stopping in, Jessica! I’m heading over to your party now. 🙂
I need that mighty mug, hahaha! The frappe looks so inviting. I need to try this! Thanks for sharing, Jas. x
The mug is mighty, ha! Thanks, Jhuls 😀
I LOVE a good Greek frappe! But I use a hand held frother. Quick and easy! And I usually add a bit of coffee creamer liquid if I want to give it a bit of flavor, and since me and milk don’t get along so good, I use almond milk or coconut milk.
I should get me one of those! I never liked milk and drink my coffee black but this frappe needs a bit of sugar (I use organic coconut palm sugar) 🙂
Is it really only 2 tbsp of water? That seems like such a tiny volume and the amount in the glasses in your photos seems like much more. Please advise!
Hi, Maggie! I see how it might be confusing and I’m fixing it. The two tablespoons are just to make the froth but then in the directions (step #2), it says to top off your glass with cold water or milk. Thanks for pointing it out! Hope you’ll enjoy the frappe, my husband makes 2-3 daily 🙂
I just pinned and tweeted this and I’m looking forward to giving the recipe a try! Thank you for sharing with us at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty!
Thank you, Teresa! Have a great week.
I could drink one of those right now – they look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty. I’ve pinned and shared on social media. Catch you at the link up next month!
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond.
Thanks, Sue!
Yummy! I know this must taste really good. I’m not a coffee drinker but on occasion I buy one just for something different. Thanks Jas for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.
Thanks, Dee!
I’d love to try this!
Hi Lori, I hope you do. So easy to make! 🙂
This looks divine! I want one right now. I confess to spending $5 a day on iced lattes, and they aren’t nearly this pretty. Thanks for sharing on #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
~Christie
Thanks, Christie! I guess if that’s your only vice then it’s ok, lol
Our warm weather has finally hit, making this recipe a perfect choice!
Thank you for including it #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty .
Thank you, Donna. We love it.