# Greek Iced Coffee

## Description
Frappé is Greece's beloved national coffee drink, invented accidentally in 1957 at the International Trade Fair in Thessaloniki. This refreshing dairy-free version captures the authentic taste with its signature thick foam layer and intense coffee flavor, perfect for hot Mediterranean summers or whenever you crave a cool caffeine boost.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 45 per serving
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Not specified minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: Greek
- Health Score: 4.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 45
- Protein: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fat: 0g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (3 servings)
- 3 tablespoons instant coffee (preferably Nescafé Classic)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons cold water (for initial mixing)
- 18 cubes ice cubes (about 6 per glass)
- 2.25 cups cold water (for filling glasses)
- 0.75 cup coconut milk (optional, unsweetened canned)

## Instructions
1. In a cocktail shaker or tall jar with lid, combine instant coffee, sugar, and 3 tablespoons cold water
2. Shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds until mixture becomes thick, light brown foam with a consistency similar to whipped cream
3. Fill 3 tall glasses with ice cubes, about 6 cubes per glass
4. Divide the coffee foam equally among the three glasses, spooning it carefully on top of the ice
5. Slowly pour cold water into each glass, filling to about 3/4 full, being careful not to disturb the foam layer
6. If desired, top with a splash of coconut milk for creaminess, pouring gently down the side of the glass
7. Insert a straw and serve immediately while foam is still thick

## Tags
greek, coffee, iced, frappe, summer, refreshing, dairy-free, beverage, cold-brew, mediterranean

## Source
Recipe by: CalorieGram AI

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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