We all love Starbucks’ plethora of frappe drinks. They’re sweet, chill, and chock-full of caffeine. A delicious treat for special days!

Now, you can make a Cinnamon Greek Frappe in the comfort of your home and enjoy it whenever you want for half the price! 

I kept seeing this drink pop-up on my feed and thought, “How hard can it be to make?” 

It turns out not hard at all. 

Using only a few ingredients, our recipe creates a delicious coffee foam using instant coffee, sugar, and cinnamon. It’s almost the thickness of a whipped coffee dalgona, but not quite.

Add in your creamer and ice and you’ve got yourself a delicious frappe that is on par with your favorite Starbucks drink.

Because this recipe utilizes instant coffee, it makes it really easy to whip up for yourself and friends, without having to brew anything!

Impress your friends with a gourmet coffee drink that takes almost no effort on your part!

What You’ll Need

• 2-3 tsp instant coffee
• Sugar to taste (1-2 Tablespoons)
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 2 tbsp creamer of choice (most enjoyed: evaporated milk)
• Ice
• Cold water
• Milk frother

This delicious Cinnamon Greek Frappe can be made directly in the cup. You’ll just need a milk frother to achieve the smoothest, richest foam.

How To Make a Cinnamon Greek Frappe

Now that you have everything together, simply follow these steps to make your own deliciously rich and sweet Cinnamon Greek Frappe!

Step 1:

Add instant coffee, sugar, a pinch of cinnamon, and enough water to cover the coffee plus a dash more to a tall glass.

Step 2:

Froth that mixture until it becomes a thick foam.

Step 3:

Pour this foam into your serving glass and add ice cubes

Step 4:

Add in your creamer of choice. Traditionally, evaporated milk is used, but you can use alternatives like plant-based evaporated milk, a sweet cream creamer, or half & half.

Step 5:

Fill the remaining empty glass space with cold water.

Step 6:

Sprinkle with cinnamon for garnish. Serve and enjoy!

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Greek Frappe History

Originating in Greece, the frappé coffee has an intriguing history. In 1957, Dimitris Vakondios, while working for Nescafe, crafted this iced delight using instant coffee, cold water, and ice due to a lack of hot water (according to Wikipedia). The name “frappé,” borrowed from French, signifies a chilled drink, and over time, this beverage, once synonymous with Nescafé in Greece, has come to be popularly known as just “frappé.”

Greek Frappe vs. Frappuccino

The Greek frappe, originating in the 1950s in Greece, is a frothy, strong coffee made by shaking or blending instant coffee with water. In contrast, the Frappuccino is a Starbucks trademark, presenting as a creamy, sweet, milkshake-like drink made from blended coffee, milk, ice, and syrups. While the frappe is a social staple in Greek culture, the Frappuccino symbolizes modern coffee culture, especially associated with Starbucks.

Wrapping Up

You’re now a Starbucks skilled barista with our delicious frappe!

There are so many ways you can customize this delicious frozen drink to make it exactly the way you like.

You can also blend the drink or add crushed ice for a more milkshake-like consistency. Have fun with it and enjoy making it again and again!

Happy Caffeinating!

Cinnamon Greek Frappe Recipe

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Make this easy and incredibly delicious Cinnamon Greek Frappe recipe to cool off on a hot day!

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Ingredients

• 2-3 tsp instant coffee
• Sugar to taste (1-2 Tablespoons)
• Pinch of Cinnamon
• 2 Tbls Creamer of Choice (most enjoyed: evaporated milk)
• Ice
• Cold Water

Instructions

1. Add instant coffee, sugar, a pinch of cinnamon, and enough water to cover the coffee plus a dash more to a tall glass.
2. Froth that mixture until it's a thick foam.
3. Pour this foam into your serving glass and add ice cubes
4. Add in your creamer of choice. Traditionally, evaporated milk is used, but you can use alternatives like a plant based evaporated milk or a sweet cream creamer, or half & half.
5. Fill the remaining empty glass space with cold water.
6. Sprinkle with cinnamon for garnish. Serve and enjoy!