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Tired of trekking down to Starbucks to quench your thirst? Whether you're trying to save some money or simply want to master the art of the perfect frappuccino, our guide will help you learn how to make a Starbucks-style frappuccino at home.
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Introduction
- Frappuccinos seemingly blend all the ingredients you crave on a warm day: an icy cold mocha-flavored treat with that crucial jolt of caffeine. But when favorite coffee chain Starbucks, which made Frappuccino a registered trademark in 1995, is selling its wares for around $4 a pop, it makes sense to try to duplicate their efforts at home. Not only will you save some cash, you'll cut down on the calories, too, if you choose to replace cream with milk, or if you're willing to skip the whipped cream. Keep reading to learn the few ingredients you'll need to mix up refreshing frappuccinos in your own blender.
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Ingredients
- You'll need the following ingredients to make one 16 oz. frappuccino. Double or halve the recipe as needed:
- 1-2 cups ice
- ½ cup double-strength coffee (dark roast is recommended)
- ½ cup lowfat milk or half-and-half
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar, depending on your sweet tooth
- 1-2 tablespoons chocolate or other flavored syrup, or caramel
- Optional: whipped cream for garnishing; extra chocolate syrup to drizzle over garnish
- You'll need the following ingredients to make one 16 oz. frappuccino. Double or halve the recipe as needed:
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Step 2: Brew Coffee and Chill
- You'll need coffee first and foremost.
- Brew a pot of fresh, double-strength dark roast coffee.
- You can make your coffee double-strength by using twice the recommended amount of coffee per pot, or 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per cup.
- You could also try pulling a fresh espresso for an extra-strong coffee base!
- Chill your coffee before mixing up the frappuccinos.
- If you don't want to wait for your coffee to cool in your fridge or freezer, you can also try pouring the fresh coffee into ice trays to make "coffee cubes" you'll simply blend together to make your frappuccino.
- Or, mix a third of your ice into the coffee before adding it to your blender.
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Step 3: Combine Ingredients
- Break out the blender and you're that much closer to your frappuccino.
- Blend all ingredients except ice on high speed for 20+ seconds, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add ice and blend another 20+ seconds, until the mixture is smooth, or "just slushy" in its consistency.
- If desired, top with whipped cream and drizzled syrup.
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Variations
- You've made a basic frappuccino, but there are so many more to explore!
- If you don't have a blender, stir in any sugar and syrup while your coffee is still warm. Chill your coffee, then use a mallet to crush your ice cubes and stir all ingredients together.
- For a tasty low-fat version, use fat-free half-and-half.
- Replace sugar and milk with sweetened condensed milk.
- Try different syrups: add vanilla, hazelnut, or raspberry to flavor your frappuccino. And remember a few tablespoons of caramel can add terrific flavor to a traditional frappuccino.
- Use sweetened cocoa powder in place of sugar and chocolate syrup.
- Try adding chocolate chips and chocolate syrup to match the popular Java Chip Frappuccino.
- Or enjoy your own Mocha Coconut Frappuccino.
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Conclusion
- So the next time you start thinking about pulling into Starbucks, remember how easy it is to whip up your own frappuccino at home. And don't keep your skills to yourself: impress your friends and neighbors with your new skills (and use them as guinea pigs to try out new flavors). Whatever extra flavoring you choose to experiment with, remember all frappuccinos taste a little bit better with whipped cream on top!
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Resources for How to Make a Frappuccino
- ABC: Devin Alexander's Starbucks' Grande Mocha Frappuccino Blended Coffee (April 27, 2006)
- About.com: Frappuccino
- Recipe Link: Starbucks Frozen Frappuccino
- Recipezaar: Starbucks Frappuccinos | Mocha Coconut Frappuccino | Mocha Frappuccino
- Tim Matheson: How to Make Homemade Frappuccino (May 19, 2006)
- wikiHow: How to Make a Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
- wikiHow: How to Make a Starbucks Java Chip Frappuccino
- Wikipedia: Frappuccino
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