Isn't it always the case that good life taste better when you are on vacations? Sitting at the beach, strolling the boulevard with your loved one and sharing an iced coffee at the bar. I am going to help you getting that nice summers feeling straight into your home. You are going to learn how to make your own homemade iced coffee At most places you'll visit, the iced coffee is made from instant coffee powder and is called Frappe, originated from Thessaloniki in Greece. Today I am going to teach you how to make the Greek version of an Espresso Freddo. This cold iced coffee is made using a home-brew espresso instead of using instant coffee. If you do not posses an espresso machine, you can try using instant coffee instead, but the result will not be half as good when using a descent espresso.
This is what you need
* Double shot of espresso ( triple if you like or you can make a double ristretto)
* OR 2 1/2 teaspoons of instant coffee
* Glass full of Ice Cubes (preferably crushed)
* Sugar (optional - but do not take sweeteners, because they break down the foam)
* Shaker (anything that shakes as long it keeps the goodies in)
* Straw
* Long drink glass (or something really big)
Step 1: Preparing your espresso shot If you have an espresso machine with grinder, try to use a ground which gives a natural sweet taste to your espresso. This way you can cut back on the amount of sugar. If your espresso tastes a bit sour, then use a more dense ground settings while if your espresso tastes a bit bitter then you can try a more coarse grind.
Step 2: All in the shaker Add sugar to your taste to the hot espresso before you pour it into the shaker.(In the cold iced coffee the sugar cannot dissolve anymore). Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker and then add the espresso to it. Close the shaker and firmly shake it at least 20 seconds so the oil from the espresso can mix with the ice.(take 10 secs if you used instant coffee, since this doesn't contain any oil). The espresso now is nicely cooled down and what you want to see as a result is the mixture having a dense dark foam layer.
Step 3: Icing it up You are almost there: Now we are going to add freddo to the espresso. Take a tall glass and fill it for 2/3 with crushed ice. Add your shaken espresso, stir and serve it with a straw.
Now the only thing you have to do is wearing those fancy shades, your too colorful Bermuda pants and invite your friends to show off your vacation pics. Enjoy your homemade iced coffee!
By Michel J.
This is what you need
* Double shot of espresso ( triple if you like or you can make a double ristretto)
* OR 2 1/2 teaspoons of instant coffee
* Glass full of Ice Cubes (preferably crushed)
* Sugar (optional - but do not take sweeteners, because they break down the foam)
* Shaker (anything that shakes as long it keeps the goodies in)
* Straw
* Long drink glass (or something really big)
Step 1: Preparing your espresso shot If you have an espresso machine with grinder, try to use a ground which gives a natural sweet taste to your espresso. This way you can cut back on the amount of sugar. If your espresso tastes a bit sour, then use a more dense ground settings while if your espresso tastes a bit bitter then you can try a more coarse grind.
Step 2: All in the shaker Add sugar to your taste to the hot espresso before you pour it into the shaker.(In the cold iced coffee the sugar cannot dissolve anymore). Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker and then add the espresso to it. Close the shaker and firmly shake it at least 20 seconds so the oil from the espresso can mix with the ice.(take 10 secs if you used instant coffee, since this doesn't contain any oil). The espresso now is nicely cooled down and what you want to see as a result is the mixture having a dense dark foam layer.
Step 3: Icing it up You are almost there: Now we are going to add freddo to the espresso. Take a tall glass and fill it for 2/3 with crushed ice. Add your shaken espresso, stir and serve it with a straw.
Now the only thing you have to do is wearing those fancy shades, your too colorful Bermuda pants and invite your friends to show off your vacation pics. Enjoy your homemade iced coffee!
By Michel J.
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