Classic Iced Coffee Frappe

Instant coffee, cold water, and brown sugar whip into a creamy foam that floats over cold milk and ice.

By Moow Editorial ·

Tall glass of iced coffee with a thick foam cap
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  • A tightly sealed jar works in place of a milk frother.

At a glance

Read through the method once, then prep the ingredients in the order listed.

  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 0 minutes
For the most consistent result, use the listed weights when available; household measures are rounded.

Estimated nutrition per serving

Serving basis: One serving from the final reviewed yield of 1 serving.

  • Calories: 90 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Sodium: 47 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.

Frappe

Have these measured and ready before you begin.

  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) instant coffee
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) cold water
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) brown or granulated sugar
  • 2 ice cubes
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (50 ml) cold milk

Directions

1. Combine the instant coffee, sugar, and cold water in a mixing vessel.

2. Whip with a milk frother for about 3 minutes, or seal the mixture in a jar and shake vigorously, until it forms a thick coffee foam.

3. Pour the cold milk into a glass and add the ice cubes.

4. Spoon or pour the coffee foam over the milk and serve.

Sources

  1. USDA FoodData Central — April 2026 data release

Contains milk and caffeine. If shaking in a jar, confirm the lid is secure and use only cold ingredients; keep milk refrigerated.

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