Santa Claus Frappuccino
The Santa Claus Frappuccino is a festive, colorful drink that combines the flavors of vanilla and peppermint with a beautiful red and green whipped cream topping. This delightful beverage is perfect for celebrating the holiday season.
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 2 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 2 serving glasses
- 1 piping bag (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup milk whole, almond, or your choice.
- ½ cup vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup Adjust sweetness to taste.
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract Adjust for stronger flavor.
- ¼ cup whipped cream For topping.
- to taste red and green food coloring
- to taste crushed peppermint candies For garnish.
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the ice, milk, vanilla ice cream, vanilla syrup, and peppermint extract. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Divide the frappuccino mixture evenly between two serving glasses.
- In a mixing bowl, take the whipped cream and divide it into two separate bowls. Use red food coloring in one bowl and green food coloring in the other. Mix each bowl until the colors are well incorporated.
- Using a piping bag or a spoon, dollop or pipe the red and green whipped cream on top of the frappuccino, alternating colors for a festive look.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top for added flavor and decoration.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your holiday treat!
Notes
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less vanilla syrup based on your taste preferences.
For a stronger peppermint flavor, feel free to add a little more peppermint extract.
If you want to make this drink non-dairy, use almond or oat milk and dairy-free ice cream.