1 tablespoon instant coffee
1 tablespoon sweetener, or to taste
1 tablespoon cocoa (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
12 ice cubes
1/2 cup water or soymilk
1) In blender mix coffee, sweetener, cocoa, and extract with ice. Add water or soymilk as necessary to form a smooth mixture. You can make it thick or thinner according to preferences. It should whip up frothy and smooth. Its perfect for a mid-day pick-me-up especially on a hot day.