Types of Whipped Drinks | Tips for Making Whipped Drinks
In times of uncertainty, many seek some level of escape by gravitating towards the things that provide amusement and comfort. Thanks to the widespread coronavirus-related lockdowns, a food & drink trend that covers both has emerged. Enter: whipped drinks.
Whipped drinks are essentially iced (or hot) milk with a flavored whipped foam on top.
This genre of beverages went viral on TikTok beginning in early March 2020. The fluffy, frothy heads of these concoctions infused with various crowd-pleasing colors and flavors, from Nutella to Froot Loops, create a sense of playful nostalgia. The simplicity of the drinks’ ingredients combined with the achievable aesthetic has inspired slews of social media DIYers to make their own whipped beverages.
Below is a compilation of all the most popular types of whipped drinks…and these are the tools you’ll need to make them.
- small mixing bowl
- hand mixer / blender / whisk / fork
- clear mug or glass
Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee)
This foamy beverage is the original quarantine drink. It had undoubtedly become the largest kitchen craze during the quarantine period inspiring an entire category of whipped beverages.
Also known as “quarantine coffee,” dalgona coffee originated in South Korea and is named after dalgona, a light and crunchy Korean candy made of sugar and baking soda. It initially gained public recognition on a Korean show, Stars Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant, in January 2020. However, the popularity of this drink skyrocketed globally in mid March 2020 from TikTok.
Here is the recipe for one serving of hot or iced Dalgona coffee:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee (must be “instant” to create foamy texture)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot water (simmering)
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- ice cubes (for iced coffee)
Directions
- Put instant coffee, sugar and hot water in a bowl and whisk 3-5 minutes or until light brown and fluffy.
- Pour warm milk, or add ice to cold milk in a glass.
- Add whipped coffee mixture on top of the milk. Enjoy!
Whipped Nutella
As Dalgona coffee started taking off, non-coffee drinkers started experimenting with alternative versions. Naturally, chocolate lovers have gravitated to whipped Nutella.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Nutella
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- ice cubes (for milk)
Directions
- Whisk the Nutella and heavy whipping cream in bowl for 3-5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Pour milk and ice in glass.
- Add whipped Nutella mixture on top of the milk. Enjoy!
Whipped Peanut Butter Milk
This is a great savory, nutty whipped drink alternative that can be dressed up with Reeses however you like.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or other nut butter)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- ice cubes (for milk)
- Reeses pieces (optional – for decoration)
Directions
- First, if you like, rim your glass with peanut butter and press in several Reeses pieces.
- Whisk the peanut butter, sugar and heavy whipping cream for 3-5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Pour milk and ice in glass.
- Add whipped peanut butter mixture on top of the milk. Enjoy!
Whipped Strawberry Milk
Whipped strawberry milk is also one of the top whipped drink variations that had gone viral on the internet. It is a beloved version of those who long for a fruitier flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons strawberry Nesquik
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- ice cubes (for milk)
- syrup (e.g. maple, agave, etc. – optional)
Directions
- Rim glass with syrup and strawberry Nesquik powder. (This step is optional.)
- In a bowl, whisk strawberry Nesquik and heavy whipping cream 3-5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Pour milk and ice in glass.
- Add whipped strawberry mixture on top of the milk. Enjoy!
Whipped Froot Loops / Whipped Cereal Drink
This sweet textured version will bring back childhood memories of having sugary cereal for breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 handful crushed Froot Loops (or your favorite kids’ cereal)
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar (to taste)
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- ice cubes (for milk)
Directions
- In a bowl, whisk crushed cearal, sugar and heavy whipping cream for a few minutes until light and fluffy.
- Pour milk and ice in a glass.
- Add whipped Froot Loops mixture on top of the milk. Enjoy!
Whipped Orange Creamsicle Milk
Another fruity variation, but tastes just like an orange creamsicle.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons orange cream-flavored milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- ice cubes (for milk)
Directions
- In a bowl, whisk orange cream-flavored milk and heavy whipping cream or until light and fluffy.
- Pour milk and ice in a glass.
- Add whipped orange mixture on top of the milk. Enjoy!
Whipped Matcha
Whipped matcha does have a bit of caffeine since it is tea-based. However, for those who dislike the taste of coffee, this is a mildly grassy, yet slightly sweet and nutty alternative.
Ingredients
- 1-2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- ice cubes (for milk)
Directions
- In a bowl, whisk matcha powder, heavy cream and sugar for 3-5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Heat milk in glass, or add ice to cold milk.
- Add whipped coffee mixture on top of the milk. Enjoy!
Whipped Taro
Whipped taro is one of the lesser-known derivatives of whipped coffee, mostly because taro is not as widely available in the US.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons taro powder
- 1/4 heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- ice cubes (for milk)
Directions
- Put taro powder, sugar and water in small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Transfer taro mixture to a bowl and whisk 3-5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Pour milk and ice in a glass.
- Add whipped taro mixture on top of the milk. Enjoy!
Whipped Thai Tea
If Thai iced tea is on of your usual drink orders at Thai restaurants, this whipped drink version is a must-try.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Thai tea
- 1/3 tablespoon instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cut hot water
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- ice cubes (for milk)
Directions
- Brew Thai tea in hot water, then measure out 2 tablespoons.
- Whip measured Thai Tea, sugar and instant coffee a bowl and whisk 3-5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Pour ice and milk in glass.
- Add whipped thai tea mixture on top of the milk. Enjoy!
Tips for Making Whipped Drinks
How to whip quickly
- Hand mixers or blenders will help you achieve a whipped texture in the fastest amount of time, usually 1-3 minutes.
- A whisk takes about 2-5 minutes, when used efficiently (see below).
- A fork will do if it’s the only tool you have, but be ready to get in a good arm workout since it can take 15-20 minutes.
How to use your whisk efficiently
- If you have a cylindrical handle, hold the handle of the whisk between your palms and rub your palms together (like you’re making a fire in the woods) so the whisk spins back and forth quickly through the ingredients.
- If you don’t have a cylindrical handle, just move the whisk back and forth quickly to mix the ingredients.
- If you’re doing it right, you should only need to whisk for a few minutes.
Required ingredients for whipped texture (pick one)
- instant coffee (the freeze dried property allows it to whip well, whereas ground coffee beans will not whip well)
- heavy whipping cream (low fat does not whip well)
- half and half (decent substitute for heavy whipping cream, but must be ice cold – refrigerate overnight or leave in freezer half an hour before whipping)
Customize your whipped drinks
Don’t be afraid to make your own whipped drinks with beverage flavors you enjoy most.
- Convert the milk to chocolate milk by stirring in chocolate drink powder or chocolate syrup.
- Convert your drinks into milkshakes by blending 2 scoops of ice cream in the milk.
- Dress up your beverage with candies, mini cookies, graham crackers, sprinkles or whatever satisfies your whim.
Be creative and have fun!
