Description
Cool caramel frappuccino brings Starbucks magic right into home kitchens with minimal effort. Creamy espresso and sweet caramel swirl together, creating a refreshing summer drink you can craft in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups ice
- 2 cups strong coffee, chilled
- 2 cups whole milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup caramel syrup
Sweeteners:
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Topping (Optional):
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine chilled coffee, frosty ice cubes, creamy milk, sweet caramel syrup, and granulated sugar in a high-powered blender.
- Pulse the mixture on maximum speed for 30-45 seconds until the ice transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency with no large chunks.
- Transfer the frothy beverage into tall serving glasses, creating a generous swirl of fluffy whipped cream on top and elegantly drizzling additional caramel sauce for a decadent finishing touch.
Notes
- Use cold coffee or freshly brewed espresso chilled to enhance the drink’s rich flavor profile.
- Adjust sugar levels to create a personalized sweetness that matches your taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use sugar-free caramel syrup.
- Crush ice completely for a smoother, more consistent texture that blends seamlessly with coffee and milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Coffee
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 151 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg