Orange & vanilla frappé

This frappé is the high school of summer coffee drinking: the bitter depths of dark roast coffee are counterbalanced by the acidity of orange and the soft, floral aroma of vanilla. The speciality of the drink lies in its texture, created by tiny ice crystals and the frothing of milk proteins, forming a kind of cooling silkiness.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender (with ice crush function)
  • Highball glass
  • Grater
  • Measuring cup

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Prepare the glass: place it in the freezer for a few minutes so it's truly cold upon serving.

Tip: A cold glass slows down the warming of the drink and the melting of the ice [Reduction of heat transfer].
2

Put the ice-cold coffee, orange juice, vanilla extract, milk, ice cubes, and a pinch of salt into the blender.

Tip: It's important that the coffee is cold, otherwise it will melt the ice immediately and the drink will be watery [Temperature equalisation].
3

Start the blender on pulse mode, then switch to high speed. Blend until the ice cubes are crushed into slush and the drink takes on a uniform, creamy colour.

Tip: Blending introduces air into the drink, which the milk proteins trap, creating a frothy texture [Foam formation].
4

Pour the frappé into the pre-chilled glass. If any larger pieces of ice remain, spoon them in too.

Tip: The tiny crystals of the slush cool the tongue over a larger surface area, giving a more refreshing sensation.
5

Top with whipped cream and grate orange zest over it just before serving.

Tip: The essential oils of orange zest are highly volatile; they give the most intense scent when freshly grated [Evaporation of aromatics].

Recipe FAQ

Why did the drink become watery?
You blended it for too long and the ice melted completely, or the coffee wasn't cold enough.
Can I use shop-bought orange juice?
The acids in fresh orange juice are more vibrant, but it works with good quality 100% juice too.

Ingredients

  • 100 ml Brewed coffee (strong espresso, chilled ice-cold)
  • 50 ml Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 100 ml Milk (whole milk or plant-based alternative)
  • 8 cubes Ice
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Orange zest (grated, for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp Whipped cream (for garnish)