Description
Purple Halloween Frappuccino blends spooky spirit with creamy indulgence. Magical ingredients create a festive drink perfect for seasonal celebrations and ghoulish gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (optional for richness)
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 2 cups (240 g) ice cubes
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 drops purple food coloring (optional, for vibrant color)
- whipped cream
- purple or black sprinkles
- gummy candies (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Base: Combine chilled milk, mixed berries, and vanilla in a high-powered blender, creating a vibrant purple foundation with smooth, consistent texture.
- Frost and Color: Add crushed ice and food coloring, pulsing until the mixture achieves a silky, deep purple consistency that captures Halloween’s mystical essence.
- Sweeten and Adjust: Fine-tune the sweetness by carefully blending to ensure a perfectly creamy and uniform frappuccino that balances flavor and visual appeal.
- Prepare Presentation: Select tall glasses or mason jars, elegantly cascading the purple mixture to showcase its dramatic, mesmerizing color.
- Decorate and Garnish: Top with billowing whipped cream, sprinkle Halloween-themed decorations, and strategically place gummy candies to create a whimsical, spooky finish.
- Serve: Insert a straw and present immediately, inviting guests to enjoy this wickedly delightful seasonal beverage that embodies Halloween’s playful spirit.
Notes
- Control Fruit Color: Choose ripe, deep-colored mixed berries to achieve a rich purple hue without excessive food coloring.
- Manage Blending Technique: Pulse ice gradually to prevent over-dilution and maintain a thick, creamy frappuccino consistency.
- Balance Sweetness Carefully: Use natural sweeteners like honey or agave to enhance flavor without overwhelming berry profile.
- Customize Dietary Options: Substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for vegan and lactose-free variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg