- Why is the drink watery?
- You blended too long and the ice melted, or the coffee wasn't cold enough.
- Can I use store-bought OJ?
- Fresh juice acids are brighter, but high-quality 100% juice works too.
Orange Creamsicle Frappé
This frappé elevates summer coffee: the bitter depths of dark roast are balanced by orange acidity and soft floral vanilla. The specialty lies in the texture, created by tiny ice crystals and foaming milk proteins, creating a cooling silkiness.
Ingredients
1/2
cup
Brewed Coffee (strong espresso, ice cold)
1/4
cup
Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1/2
cup
Milk (whole or plant-based)
8
cubes
Ice
1
pinch
Salt
1
tsp
Orange Zest (for garnish)
2
tbsp
Whipped Cream (for garnish)
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Equipment Needed
- Blender (with ice crush function)
- Tall Glass
- Grater
- Measuring Cup
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Prep the glass: place in freezer for a few minutes to be frosty for serving.
Tip: A cold glass slows down melting.
2
✓
Add ice-cold coffee, orange juice, vanilla, milk, ice, and salt to the blender.
Tip: Coffee must be cold, otherwise it melts the ice immediately and makes the drink watery.
3
✓
Pulse, then blend on high until ice is slushy and drink is creamy.
Tip: Blending aerates the drink, trapped by milk proteins for a foamy texture.
4
✓
Pour into the chilled glass. Spoon in any remaining slush.
Tip: Slushy ice crystals cool the tongue over a larger surface area for better refreshment.
5
✓
Top with whipped cream and fresh orange zest.
Tip: Freshly grated zest releases the most intense aroma.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Brewed Coffee (strong espresso, ice cold)
- 1/4 cup Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Milk (whole or plant-based)
- 8 cubes Ice
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Orange Zest (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Whipped Cream (for garnish)