Snowman Mocha Food

ALMOST-FAMOUS MOCHA FRAPPES

Steps:

• Make the coffee ice: Stir the sugar into the coffee until dissolved, then let cool. Pour into a 16-cube ice-cube tray and freeze until solid, about 3 hours.
• Make the chocolate syrup: Combine the sugar and cocoa powder in a saucepan and slowly whisk in 2/3 cup hot water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking, until the sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes; do not boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate, honey and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cool.
• Make the frappes: Puree 8 coffee ice cubes, 1/2 cup milk, 1/3 to 1/2 cup chocolate syrup and 1 cup plain ice in a blender until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses, then repeat to make 2 more drinks. Top with whipped cream and more chocolate syrup.

ULTIMATE FROZEN MOCHA

Steps:

• To a blender, add the coffee, vanilla extract, pudding powder, chocolate syrups, chocolate chips and half-and-half. Add 1 cup ice and blend until incorporated and to your desired consistency.
• Pour into your preferred glass and top with whipped cream. Drizzle with the syrups and top with the shaved chocolate.

MOCHA GRANITA

Steps:

• Stir the coffee, milk, sugar and chocolate until well combined. Pour the mixture into a 8-by-8-by-2-inch glass baking dish. Freeze the granita until firm, stirring every 45 minutes, about 4 hours. Cover the baking dish and keep frozen. Before serving, scrape the surface of the granita with a fork until crystals form. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out the granita and serve.
• Cook's Note: This granita can be prepared 3 days ahead.