How to Make a Frappuccino

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 from the comfort of your own home.

Many people enjoy the taste of frappuccinos, but when places like Starbucks are selling these drinks 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 be able to cut down on the calories, too, depending on your choice of ingredients. Choosing to replace cream with milk, and skipping the whipped cream altogether can easily make your frappuccino a healthier drink. Keep reading to learn the few ingredients and the short amount of time you'll need in order to mix up fresh frappuccinos in your own blender.

You will need the following ingredients to make one 16 oz. frappuccino. You can double or cut the recipe in half as needed, or repeat the process several times if you need to make a large number of frappuccinos for several guests:

• 1-2 cups of ice
• ½ cup of double-strength coffee, preferrably dark-roast.http://frappuccinocoffee.com/
• ½ cup of lowfat milk or half-and-half
• 1-2 tablespoons of sugar, depending on your sweet tooth
• 1-2 tablespoons of chocolate or other flavored syrup. If you want, you can use caramel instead
• Optional: whipped cream for garnishing; extra chocolate syrup to drizzle over garnish

The only pieces of equipment you'll need to buy or get ready are a coffee maker or espresso machine and a blender. Once you have the ingredients and equipment ready, you can now move onto step two of the frappuccino making process.

Before you can start on any of the other steps, the first thing you will need to do is make the coffee for the drink. Here are some details on how to make coffee for your frappuccino, as well as some different options that are available to you:

1. Brew a pot of fresh, double-strength dark roast coffee.http://www.recipezaar.com/128292
2. 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.http://www.recipelink.com/ch/2002/december/topsecretdrinkrecipes2.html
3. You could also try making fresh espresso for an extra-strong coffee base.
4. Chill your coffee before mixing up the frappuccinos.http://www.recipezaar.com/128292
5. 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" which you can then simply blend together to make your frappuccino.http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Starbucks-Mocha-Frappuccino
6. Or, mix a third of your ice into the coffee before adding it to your blender.http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/Recipes/story?id=1892553

• Now is the time to take out your blender. After you complete this step, you're done making your frappuccino.

1. Blend all ingredients except ice on high speed for 20+ seconds, until the sugar has dissolved.http://www.recipezaar.com/180464
2. Add ice and blend another 20+ seconds, until the mixture is smooth, or slushy in its consistency.http://www.timmatheson.com/2006/05/how-to-make-homemade-frappuccino/
3. Pour into a cup, and, If desired, top with whipped cream and drizzled syrup.

The information above is all you need in order to make a basic frappuccino. However, there are several different options and variations that can be explored to make a more customized or complex drink:

1. 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.http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Starbucks-Mocha-Frappuccino
2. For a tasty low-fat version, use fat-free half-and-half.http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/Recipes/story?id=1892553
3. Replace sugar and milk with sweetened condensed milk.http://southernfood.about.com/od/beveragerecipes/r/blbb312.htm
4. 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.http://www.timmatheson.com/2006/05/how-to-make-homemade-frappuccino/
5. Use sweetened cocoa powder in place of sugar and chocolate syrup.http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Starbucks-Mocha-Frappuccino
6. Try adding chocolate chips and chocolate syrup to match the popular Java Chip Frappuccino.http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Starbucks-Java-Chip-Frappuccino

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