Recipe: Fake-a-Frappéccino

Blended coffee drinks have become popular summer choices for coffee shop patrons. This recipe for a make-at-home frappé comes from I Love Coffee! (2007 Andrews McMeel) by Calgary coffee fan Susan Zimmer.

Yield: 1 serving

4 oz cold espresso or strong coffee

2-3 oz chocolate syrup

1 1/2 tsp vanilla-flavoured syrup

4 ounces milk

3 cups crushed ice

Whipped cream and chocolate shavings, to garnish

Place the espresso, syrups, milk and crushed ice in a blender and blend until the mixture is slushy. Pour into a chilled tall glass. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Photo: Luis Macalinao