Coffee lovers appreciate this drink. Frappuccino is a cold variation on the theme of coffee. The name says about the composition: frappe - a cocktail of ice cream and cappuccino. This unusual combination has won fans around the world. A large assortment of flavors makes it even more popular.
History of occurrence
Frappuccino appeared in Massachusetts at Connectione coffee houses. The local bartenders decided to experiment and mixed an ice cocktail with ice cream and coffee. The taste was unusual, but at the same time pleasant.
They went even further and began to combine different types of coffee drinks. The most successful combination was espresso and an ice cream cocktail. An obligatory component was ice cubes.
Over time, the range of drinks has expanded significantly, but the highest popularity is still in the classic version. Frappuccino is a combination of the delicate taste of ice cream and aroma with the bitterness of coffee. Its energy value is from 410 to 470 calories.
Drink variations
New tastes were gradually introduced into the drink, and a sufficient assortment of frappuccino was obtained.
- Classic - a mixture of cold ice milk and double expresso. Sugar is added to the drink.
- Light - no sugar. Milk in this recipe with minimal fat content. This frappuccino, whose calorie content is very low, is loved by people who monitor their figure.
- Mocha - chocolate syrup is added.
- Cream - coffee is not added in this single version. There is only milk that is whipped to a foam. Flavors and sealants are also added.
- Vegetarian - with the addition of soy milk.
- With the addition of various syrups in the main composition:
- cherry;
- strawberry;
- caramel;
- crimson;
- vanilla.
Such a variety makes it possible to choose your favorite taste and enjoy a tonic cocktail.
Cook at home
Frappuccino is a drink that is easy to make at home. To do this, you need to have all the ingredients and a mixer or blender. Ice cubes are frozen in advance.
Double espresso coffee (2-3 tablespoons of brewed coffee) in an amount of 30 ml is combined with 30 ml of milk from the refrigerator and 3 tsp. Sahara. This whole mixture is whipped with the addition of three ice cubes.
The drink is poured into a glass, and a few more cubes of crushed ice are added. Top can be decorated with whipped cream and chopped nuts. You can add various fruit syrups or chocolate chips to your taste.
Frappuccino is a drink that will decorate any festive table and a pleasant addition to the diet for every day with different tastes.