Baskin-Robbins® B.R. Blast®

Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins' idea to franchise their ice
 cream stores for rapid growth was so inspired that the 
company's former milk shake machine salesman, Ray Kroc, 
adopted the technique to successfully expand his new chain 
of McDonald's hamburger outlets.
     Ice cream is this chain's staple. So this coffee drink,
 unlike the Frappuccino made famous by Starbucks, requires 
adding ice cream for a creamy texture and rich taste. 
If you've got a blender you can clone either of the two
 varieties of this refreshing coffee beverage. For 
chocoholics bent on everything mocha, just add some 
chocolate syrup to the mix.  

Cappuccino
1 cup double-strength coffee (see Tidbits)
1 cup milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 heaping cup vanilla ice cream
2 cups crushed ice or ice cubes

Garnish
whipped cream
cinnamon

1. Combine the strong coffee, milk and sugar in a blender
 and mix on medium speed for 15 seconds to dissolve sugar.
2. Add ice cream and ice then blend on high speed until smooth
 and creamy. 
3. Pour drink into two 16-ounce glasses. If desired, add 
whipped cream to the top of each drink followed by a sprinkle
 of cinnamon. 
Makes 2 large drinks. 

Mocha
For this version, add 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup to 
the recipe above and prepare as described.

Tidbits
Make double-strength coffee in your coffee maker by adding
 half the water suggested by the manufacturer. Allow coffee
 to chill in the refrigerator before using it in this recipe.