Frozen Scandinavian Recipe

Name: Frozen Scandinavian
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coffee ice cubes; 2 cups boiled water; 4 tablespoons freshly ground coffee beans; 1/2 teaspoon ground or crushed fennel seeds; 1/4 teaspoon crushed cardamom seeds, optional; 2 teaspoons turbinado or Muscovado sugar, optional; 1 teaspoon Meyer lemon zest, Valencia zest and/or ginger zest, optional; The drink; 3 spiced coffee ice cubes, crushed; 4 ounces freshly brewed coffee, sweetened or not to taste, cooled; 1 ounce Akvavit; 1/2 ounce vodka; 1 1/2 ounces whipped cream; sprinkle of ground fennel seeds and/or cardamom

Servings: persons

Coffee ice cubes
2 cups boiled water
4 tablespoons freshly ground coffee beans
1/2 teaspoon ground or crushed fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon crushed cardamom seeds, optional
2 teaspoons turbinado or Muscovado sugar, optional
1 teaspoon Meyer lemon zest, Valencia zest and/or ginger zest, optional
The drink
3 spiced coffee ice cubes, crushed
4 ounces freshly brewed coffee, sweetened or not to taste, cooled
1 ounce Akvavit
1/2 ounce vodka
1 1/2 ounces whipped cream
sprinkle of ground fennel seeds and/or cardamom

1
Let the boiled water cool to about 190 or 200 degrees. Add the ground coffee and spice to a coffee filter. Pour about 1/4 cup of the water through the filter and let the beans awaken...or at least that is how a former psychiatrist boyfriend described this process to me...and he made the best coffee. Then pour in the rest of the water to complete the brew of your coffee. Add optional sweetener and zest. Let cool.
2
Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight. You will have 14 ice cubes for lots of experiments. Release the ice cubes into a ziplock bag for storage and rinse out the ice cube tray to prevent staining.
3
Fill a glass halfway with the crushed coffee ice cubes.
4
Pour in the coffee, akvavit, and vodka. Float the whipped cream on top. Garnish with ground fennel and cardamom seeds or other garnish of your choice. Skal!

1127

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coffee ice cubes, 2 cups boiled water, 4 tablespoons freshly ground coffee beans, 1/2 teaspoon ground or crushed fennel seeds, and more.

Yes, Frozen Scandinavian falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Frozen Scandinavian

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Variations & substitutions

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