An Instagrammable Mermaid Frappuccino

You can add this mermaid frappuccino to your collection of mythical drink recipes because it’s so good! Super cute drink idea for birthday parties, weekend fun, or a way to save money by creating tasty drinks at home.

There’s no denying that this drink is unique and fun. If you’re a mermaid fan, you HAVE to add this to your “must-have” radar. Who needs a Starbucks barista when you can do this easy mermaid frappuccino recipe yourself? Be certain to check out our Adorable Donut Hole recipe to pair up with this simple treat.

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• Sweet and Simple Mermaid Frappuccino
• Why We Love This Recipe
• Ingredients / Shopping List
• Substitutions and Additions
• Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
• How to Make Mermaid Frappuccino
• Add-Ins
• Tips
• FAQs
• More Delicious Copycat Recipes
• 📋 Recipe

Sweet and Simple Mermaid Frappuccino

Every time I scroll through my Instagram feed, I always seem to find a post of an aesthetic drink. Well, this mermaid frappuccino is the most Instagram-worthy frappe yet! The layers of colors really make it pop!

I love making frappes, especially fun and colorful ones like this. It doesn’t really take a professional to make this homemade mermaid frappuccino recipe.

I made this and it looks so good! All you really need to do is follow all these simple steps, and you’re one step closer to becoming a Starbucks barista right in your own home! You’ll be even closer by making this Copycat Starbucks Matcha Green Tea Latte.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Affordable and easy to make
• Pairs well with these Easy Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts

Ingredients / Shopping List

• Ice      
• Matcha Green Tea Powder      
• Fresh blackberries      
• White chocolate      
• Vanilla bean paste      
• Milk or cream      
• Sugar     
• Mango

Substitutions and Additions

Mango: Instead of mangoes, some people like to put dragon fruit instead for garnishing.

White chocolate: If you’re going more for the original Starbucks mermaid frappuccino look, then try rimming your cup with matcha sauce instead of white chocolate. 

Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools

• Blender
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing cup
• Mixing bowl
• Stirrer
• Microwave
• Spoon 

How to Make Mermaid Frappuccino

Step 1

Begin by getting two separate bowls for your ice. Put 2 cups of ice in each bowl. This step is essential to make it easier for you to add in your ingredients once you start the process. You will be using the two separate batches of ice on two different procedures. 

Step 2

Then, get two separate cups for the milk. You will also be dividing your milk in half because it will be used in different procedures. Put 1 cup of milk in each cup.

Step 3

In a mixing cup, add the first half portion of milk and 1 ½ tablespoon sugar. Stir it so that the sugar will lightly dissolve. Then, add ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste and the matcha green tea powder to your mixing cup. Stir again to make sure everything is well incorporated, and you get out the best flavors from your ingredients. 

Step 4

In a blender, add the matcha milk mixture to the first half portion of the ice. Set the blender at high speed to make sure that everything is smoothly combined. Set this mixture aside first by pouring it back into a mixing cup. You will need that blender again, so make sure to get every last bit of that matcha mixture out of the blender. 

 Step 5

Put the white chocolate chips in a bowl and melt them in the microwave. Start by microwaving them in 30-second increments to ensure that you do not overheat your white chocolate chips. Stir in between each increment to avoid clumps and see if you have the right consistency. Your white chocolate shouldn’t be too runny nor too thick. 

 Step 6

In a separate mixing cup, slowly add 2 tablespoons of your melted white chocolate to the remaining ½ portion of milk and add in the remaining sugar and remaining vanilla bean paste as well. Stir to dissolve sugar lightly and to incorporate everything together. 

 Step 7

Get your blender again and make sure it is clean of the matcha mixture so its colors won’t blend. Add in the blackberries, white chocolate milk mixture, and the remaining ½ portion of ice. Blend everything in a high-speed setting until you get a smooth and thick consistency. 

 Step 8

Get your glass and rim it with the remaining white chocolate to achieve that mermaid fantasy vibe. Then, alternately spoon portions of the blackberry ice and matcha ice into the glass to have a beautiful layer of colors.

Step 9

To finish everything up, slice up a piece of mango to add on top of your drink as garnishing. 

Step 10

Stick your favorite reusable straw in, and enjoy!

Add-Ins

Not all recipes are similar. This is my version of the Instagram-famous mermaid frappe, but you’re free to add in whatever you like. For your convenience, I already made a list of the most frequently added ingredients in this frappe: 

• Whipped cream
• Matcha drizzle
• White mocha sauce
• Toasted coconut syrup
• Dragonfruit

Tips

• If you want to add a bit more magic to your drink, try adding some colorful sanding sugars or some edible glitters on top of your drink. Nothing will really change in terms of flavor, but it will surely make your drink look more mouth-watering.
• For a thicker frappuccino consistency, try reducing your ice or adding a bit of xanthan gum instead when you start blending. 
• Use a decaf matcha powder if you don’t want caffeine in your drink. There are decaffeinated matcha powders that you can buy in the market. 

FAQs

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• Air Fryer Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sandwich
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• Copycat Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe
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📋 Recipe

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