Iced Capuccino Recipe (Freddo Cappuccino)

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Iced Capuccino Recipe (Freddo Cappuccino)

Want to make a cold cappuccino at home? This iced cappuccino coffee, known as freddo cappuccino in Greece, is the best caffeinated summer drink! Don't miss my expert tips from a Greek barista to nail it every time!

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: beverages, Drinks

Cuisine: American, Greek, Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 87kcal

Author: Makos

Equipment

1 frother

Ingredients

2 shots espresso freshly brewed
6 ice cubes
3 tablespoons skimmed milk very cold

Optional

Sweetener of choice, optional
Chocolate powder or ground cinnamon optional for garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Brew two espresso shots, add the sweetener of your choice (optional) and stir with a spoon. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Add 2 ice cubed and froth the coffee with a frother (or shake it in a jar). This is optional, some baristas do it while others omit this step.
Fill a glass with the remaining ice cubes and pour the espresso over them.
Pour the milk in a glass and froth up with a handheld frother until you get a thick cold foam. If you don't have a frother, shake it very vigorously in a jar. Gently pour the foamed milk over the coffee.
You can garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chocolate powder. Serve with a drinking straw.

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Notes

A shot of espresso is made with 30-35 ml water and 1 espresso capsule or 10 grams ground coffee beans. For the cold version, a double shot espresso is required.

For the best results the milk should be UHT skimmed milk. A 2% reduced fat will also work, but it has to be very cold. If you can find a milk that says "barista" on the packaging, choose that, because it will produce a very thick foam. I don't suggest using cold whole milk because it doesn't froth well.

Cold evaporated milk (without the addition of water) will also foam when you whip it with the milk frother. After a few minutes, it will become thick and creamy, almost like a loose whipped cream.

For a vegan and dairy-free coffee, very cold oat milk or almond milk will work (however almond milk will not froth as well, so it's best to first froth the espresso with the ice cubes and then add the milk).

For a caffeine-free drink, use decaf espresso.

For this recipe, use your favorite sweetener (stevia, granulated sugar, maple syrup, honey etc.)

For a sweet iced cappuccino add 3-4 teaspoons sugar or the equivalent amount of sweetener.

For a medium-sweet iced cappuccino add 2 teaspoons sugar or the equivalent amount of sweetener.

Don't miss the Iced Cappuccino Variations below ⬇️ for the ultimate indulgence!

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