Iced Chai Latte to Bid Farewell to Summer

I said on Baking Delights that summer should run from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It just seems right. Everything that happens after Labor Day is just sort of insipid…summer packing up to leave like a three day guest on day six.

This chai latte sort of eases the transition from summer to autumn with those amazing chai spices…but thick and icy cold. Say goodbye to summer tonight, sitting on your porch with some friends and sipping this….

Iced Chai-Coconut Frappe

• 1 cup your favorite chai, made double strength and cooled
• 1/4 cup sweetened coconut milk, like Coco Lopez
• 1 oz Amaretto or 1 tbs almond coffee syrup
• 1/4 cup half and half
• 1 cup ice
• Pinch of black pepper if desired

Blend in a blender unthil thick and smooth. Pour into a frosted glass and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with some browned coconut flakes or even a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.

Serves 1

Have a great Labor Day!

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