Grandma's Frappe Party Drink Recipe (2024)

Grandma’s frappe is the perfect holiday drink recipe! You can make this sweet and fizzy frappe recipe in a matter of minutes.

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Grandma’s frappe recipe is one recipe that we make every year without fail. This is a frappe ice cream dessert drink that can be made within a few minutes and everyone loves it.

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Since this frappe with ice cream is mixed with lime soda it fizzes up so beautifully and creates a light, fresh holiday drink that everyone will be asking for for years to come.

If you can start one tradition, try making this every year. It is a simple recipe that even the kids can help make. Make memories and a tasty frappe drink at the same time.

For more great recipes to try and make with your kids this holiday season, try our homemade slow cooker hot chocolate, super soft sugar cookies, and of course our strawberry fluff salad!

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Ingredients You’ll Need For Our Grandma’s Frappe Recipe:

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Raspberry sherbet
  • Lemon lime soda

How To Make Our Grandma’s Frappe Recipe:

This is quite possibly the easiest thing you will make this holiday season.

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Start by getting out your large punch bowl, and then scoop the slightly softened vanilla ice cream and raspberry sherbet into it.

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Once all of the ice cream is in the punch bowl, slowly pour the lemon lime soda over top and gently stir the two together.

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Allow it to sit for 5 minutes to let it melt just a bit.

After about 5-7 minutes, stir everything together again to create the delicious frappe.

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Please note that there WILL be chunks of ice cream left in the frappe, and that is okay! Actually we encourage it, because it tastes delicious that way!

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To Make This Frappe Ice Cream You Will Need:

  1. Large punch bowl (THIS is a nice one)
  2. Ladle
  3. Ice cream scoop

Do You Know What a Frappe is?

What determines what a milkshake is and what a frappe is? If you ask me, it gets kind of confusing. Generally most people associate a milkshake as a thick and creamy drink, but it is not the same in New England. In New England, that would be considered a frappe.

Are you confused yet? Well, if you want to learn more about it, New Enland Today does a great job of explaining the difference between a milkshake and a frappe. Take a look, you might find it interesting.

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Serves: 15

Grandma’s Frappe Party Drink Recipe

Grandma’s frappe is the perfect holiday drink recipe! You can make this sweet and fizzy frappe recipe in a matter of minutes.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream slightly softened
  • 1.5 quarts raspberry sherbet slightly softened
  • 2 liters lemon lime soda 1 bottle

Instructions

  • Scoop the ice cream and sherbet into a large punch bowl.

  • Slowly pour in the soda and stir gently. Let mixture sit 5 minutes to melt just a bit.

  • Stir again to blend the ice creams together. There will be some ice cream chunks in the drink – but the chunks make it taste even better!

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Notes

  • There WILL be chunks of ice cream left in the frappe, and that is okay! Actually we encourage it, because it tastes delicious that way!

Nutrition

Calories: 387 kcal · Carbohydrates: 65 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 12 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Cholesterol: 43 mg · Sodium: 133 mg · Potassium: 281 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 57 g · Vitamin A: 442 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 175 mg · Iron: 1 mg

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Recipe Details

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

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  1. kate says:

    Can you be more specific on what size cartons ?

  2. Cyd says:

    We used the 48 ounce containers (1.5 quarts).

  3. Just jayma says:

    We do something similar, but use ginger ale and pineapple juice! I've never heard of anyone else calling it frappe, tho! Lol

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Grandma's Frappe Party Drink Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a frappé made of? ›

This delicious drink is generally made of water, espresso, sugar, milk, ice and is shaken, blended or beaten to combine the ingredients. Enjoyed in a tall glass, it tends to be served with whipped cream and toppings like sweet sauces. A Frappé is traditionally made with coffee, but it doesn't have to be!

What is sherbet punch made of? ›

To a pitcher or punch bowl, add 4 scoops of sherbet. Add the frozen raspberries. Add the vodka. Add the sparkling wine and seltzer.

What is a mango frappe made of? ›

What's in a frappe? A frappe can have any ingredients as long as they are blended with ice. Our mango frappe recipe has only four ingredients: mango, lime, icing sugar and coconut milk. Look for mangos that are sweet and fragrant smelling and yield slightly when pressed.

How to drink frappé coffee? ›

Directions. Put the ice, espresso, milk, sugar and vanilla in a blender. Blend until thick and smooth. Pour into two tall glasses and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

What is the difference between an iced coffee and a frappe? ›

The main difference lies in their preparation and flavor profiles. Frappe is made with instant coffee, water, and sugar, offering a creamy and intense coffee taste. Cold coffee, on the other hand, can be prepared using various brewing methods and offers a smoother and milder coffee flavor.

Do frappes have milk in them? ›

The traditional frappé is made with coffee, milkshake, and whole milk, it will produce a very sweet cold drink. You might be wondering if you can make frappé without instant coffee? The answer is yes. Some articles may tell you no, that the taste will be different, but that is not true.

What is pink punch made of? ›

All-time Favorite Party Drink - this Pink punch akes a minute to make and is made with 3 ingredients - pink lemonade dry mix, sprite, & pineapple juice!

Is sherbet as bad as ice cream? ›

So, the good news here is that if you're looking for an iced dessert or treat that has similar properties to ice cream but is lower in calories and saturated fat, sherbet is going to be preferable over ice cream as a more diet friendly alternative.

What's in a sherbet bomb? ›

Ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup (Wheat), Food Acids (Citric 330, Tartaric 334), Bicarb 500, Flavour, Colour (122, 123, 124,133).

What is in a Mcdonald's frappe? ›

Ingredients: Cream, Water, Skim Milk, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Coffee Extract, Milk, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Cocoa (processed With Alkali), Mono & Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Potassium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1.

What is a strawberry frappe? ›

Frappuccino® crème syrup blended with milk, strawberry sauce and ice. Topped with whipped cream.

What thickens a frappe? ›

Xanthan gum, a common food additive, is the key to getting that thick, satisfying consistency. I tried making a Frappuccino without xanthan gum and it came out too icy. The coffee also quickly separated from the ice. Both golden syrup and xanthan gum are sold in the baking section of most grocery stores.

What is a Biscoff frappe? ›

Vanilla flavour base blended with ice and Biscoff® crumb, topped with caramel flavoured cream and a Biscoff® crumb dusting.

How do you make a smooth frappe? ›

XANTHAN GUM

This Frappuccino Base is added to bind the coffee, milk, and ice together, creating a smooth consistency and keeping it from separating. The good news is that xanthan gum does just that.

Is a frappe basically a milkshake? ›

What's a frappe? Pronounced “frap” (not “frap-ay”), it's essentially what everyone else not from Massachusetts calls a milkshake. Its ingredients include milk, flavoring (think chocolate syrup), and your choice of ice cream. It's not well known why Bay Staters use the word frappe, which has French origins.

What is a McDonald's frappe made of? ›

Ingredients: Cream, Water, Skim Milk, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Coffee Extract, Milk, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Cocoa (processed With Alkali), Mono & Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Potassium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1.

Does a frappe have coffee in it at McDonald's? ›

Caramel Iced Frappé

A hint of delicious coffee is blended with ice, then topped with cream and our smooth caramel sauce.

What's the difference between a latte and a frappe? ›

The key differences between a frappe and a latte: Temperature: Frappes are cold, while lattes are classically served hot. Coffee flavor: Lattes have a stronger coffee flavor, while frappes are sweeter. Preparation: Lattes require freshly made espresso shots, and frappes use pre-made coffee.

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