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Mint and lemon coffee frappé in a glass
Cooling and refreshing mint and lemon frappé

Mint & Lemon Coffee Frappé

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
This drink is for those who love the freshness of a 'Mojito' cocktail but want to enjoy it in coffee form. Pairing coffee and lemon might seem strange at first, but actually citric acid excellently highlights the fruity notes of coffee, while mint gives a cooling finish. A real wake-up bomb on summer mornings.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International, Coffee House

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Coffee maker
  • Blender
  • Grater
  • Glasses

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Brew the coffee in advance and chill thoroughly.

Tip: Acids feel less aggressive in cold coffee, and it won't melt the ice.
2 ✓

Put the coffee, milk, lemon juice, honey and mint leaves in the blender.

Tip: The acidity of lemon juice 'cuts' the fattiness of the milk, making the overall effect lighter and more refreshing (acid-fat balance).
3 ✓

Add the ice and blend until frothy and slushy.

Tip: During ice crushing, the liquid cools rapidly, which helps preserve the bright green colour of mint chlorophyll (avoiding heat shock).
4 ✓

Pour into a glass, crown with whipped cream.

Tip: Whipped cream isn't just decoration here: the fat coats the tongue and softens any harshness from the lemon and coffee.
5 ✓

Sprinkle the top with freshly grated lemon zest.

Tip: Essential oils in the peel reaching your nose enhance the sensation of freshness with every sip.

Recipe FAQ

Did the lemon curdle the milk?
This can happen if you pour lemon juice directly into milk while standing. In the blender, rapid mixing and the cold of the ice help stabilise the emulsion, but don't let the drink stand long after making!
What coffee is best for it?
Light roast coffee, which naturally has citrus notes.

Ingredients

  • 200 ml Strong coffee (chilled)
  • 100 ml Cold milk
  • 6 pc Ice cubes
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 5 pc Fresh mint leaves
  • 10 ml Lemon juice
  • 5 ml Whipped cream
  • 1 tsp Grated lemon zest