Elsa Petersen-Schepelern's 5 summer smoothies

Serves 1

250ml strong black espresso coffee, cooled
125ml ice-cold milk, or to taste
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder or grated dark chocolate, plus extra to serve
3 scoops dark chocolate ice-cream

1. Freeze the coffee in ice cube trays.
2. When ready to serve, put the cubes in a blender, add the milk and cocoa powder or grated chocolate and blend to a froth.
3. Put 2 scoops chocolate ice cream into a glass, pour over the iced coffee, top with a second scoop of ice cream and sprinkle with grated dark chocolate.

Source: Smoothies and Shakes by Elsa Petersen-Schepelern

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