Toasted Almond Frappuccino

I confess: I am a fan of foo-foo drinks. I love those sweet and fruity flavors—Harvey Wallbanger, Sloe Gin Fizz, Piña Colada, Fuzzy Navel, White Russian, Whiskey Sour, Margarita, Tequila Sunrise—I've loved 'em all. I do have certain standards, however: NO FROZEN DRINKS. I mean, one has to draw the line somewhere.

Among my recent favorites has been the Toasted Almond, a blend of Amaretto, Coffee Liqueur, and cream, in roughly equal parts, though mix recipes vary. I admit, I like it more for the almond and coffee flavors, and I find even the mild bite from the alcohol to be distracting. The truth is, I'm not a big fan of the taste of alcohol, so sue me.  I've even tried duplicating the drink using alcoholic-free syrups, but the flavor just isn't the same.

Then, the other day, I was reaching into my fridge for a single-serving bottle of Frappuccino, when I happened to spot my liqueur stash on the fridge’s door shelf. And I had an “A-ha!” experience

Opening the frap, I took a couple swallows to free up some space. Next, I added two ounces of Amaretto and one ounce of Coffee Liqueur. I snugged the cap back on the frap and shook it, to mix. And then … Mmm. Not bad. Good flavor, barely noticeable bite. A Toasted Almond Frappuccino.

So, there it is, yet another way to imbibe, an important skill set to hone, in this age of isolation.

;^)