Greek freddo cappuccino is chilled espresso over ice with a layer of cold milk foam. This one-serving version uses 4 US fl oz espresso, 2 teaspoons sugar if you want it, and 1/4 cup nonfat milk.

What Is a Freddo Cappuccino?

A freddo cappuccino is Greek iced espresso topped with cold frothed milk. A freddo espresso is the chilled espresso without the milk layer. Here, the milk is frothed cold rather than steamed for a hot cappuccino.

This recipe measures 4 US fl oz of brewed espresso, about 120 ml. Follow your machine’s brewing instructions to obtain that volume. Four fluid ounces is not a universal double shot.

Greek Freddo Cappuccino Recipe serving illustration
Coffee and milk in a small serving glass.

Ingredients

  • 4 US fl oz (about 120 ml) freshly brewed espresso
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, optional
  • 1/4 US cup (about 60 ml) cold pasteurized skim milk
  • Ice cubes for serving
Greek Freddo Cappuccino Recipe serving illustration
Ingredients prepared for the drink.

Method

  1. Brew and measure 4 US fl oz (about 120 ml) espresso into a serving glass suitable for hot liquids. Stir in the sugar, if using, while the coffee is hot. Let rest for about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, froth the cold skim milk with a handheld frother for about 60 seconds.
  3. Add a handful of ice to the espresso. Carefully spoon the milk foam over it and serve immediately.
Greek Freddo Cappuccino Recipe serving illustration
Mix the measured ingredients as described below.

How Do You Make the Cold Milk Foam?

Use cold nonfat milk and a handheld frother. Froth it for about 60 seconds, then spoon the foam over the iced espresso. Other milks can need different handling; make the foam just before serving.

Sugar and the Coffee Base

Sugar is optional. When using it, dissolve it in the hot espresso before cooling. The measured recipe here uses 2 teaspoons; it does not define every Greek cafe’s sweetness labels.

Aerated Coffee Option

You can also mix the espresso with ice in a drink mixer, then strain it over fresh serving ice. Follow the mixer’s instructions for hot liquids. No fixed mixer time is specified here; add the milk foam just before serving.

Is Instant Coffee the Same Drink?

This recipe uses brewed espresso. An instant-coffee preparation needs its own quantities and directions; follow the measured espresso method here.

Storage

Keep milk at 40 F (4 C) or below until frothing and follow its label, consistent with FDA refrigeration guidance . Use pasteurized milk; FDA explains the risks of raw milk . Make the finished drink for immediate service.

Without a Frother

Use a handheld frother for this preparation. Jar, whisk and blender methods need their own matching recipe; the sixty-second timing above applies to this handheld-frother method.

Greek Freddo Cappuccino Recipe serving illustration
A serving suggestion; follow the measured recipe for preparation.

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Recipe notes

Metric volumes are rounded conversions. Editorial checks are not a claim of TFA kitchen testing. Follow the milk-handling guidance above and serve the finished drink promptly.