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Some mornings, I wake up and want to treat myself to something a little bit more special than my typical morning coffee.

Now that I’ve been working from home full time for 18 months, I don’t really go to coffee shops anymore, so in order to have a fancy coffee treat, I have to make it myself!

A frappe is perfect for those mornings where you need a pick me up. It is a blended coffee drink served cold, typically topped with a nice dollop of whipped cream, and is surprisingly easy to make. This Mocha Frappe recipe uses just 7 ingredients to make a chocolatey, frothy coffee concoction.

I suggest preparing the espresso the night before so that you can make it and enjoy it quicker the next morning.

Ingredients (makes 2 servings, multiply as needed):

1 heaping teaspoon instant espresso powder
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, plus more for garnish
whipped cream, for garnish

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You’ve probably noticed by now that I love to grill. And with that, sometimes I grill some strange things, like this recipe for a Grilled Peach Old Fashioned Cocktail, or this recipe for Grilled Margaritas.

I’ve wanted to make another grilled cocktail since I made the Grilled Old Fashioned. Citrus is always a great option for grilling because the heat helps release the juices of the fruit. So I figured Grilled Margaritas would work great!

I also substituted in Mezcal, which is like tequila, but has a smoky flavor, perfect for grilled margaritas!

Ingredients (serves 4):

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
10 limes, halved
12 oz mezcal
2 oz triple sec or other orange liqueur
ice cubes
salt, for garnish

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