Iced coffee for two

Summer evenings in Oklahoma can be hot even after the sun goes down. Here is a delightful, easily made drink that is refreshing and cooling. Sit on the front porch, listen to the cricket’s serenade and enjoy yourself.

2 Tablespoons instant coffee
About 2 cups water
¼ cup milk or liquid creamer (for the calorie conscious, fat free milk works just as well)
2 drops caramel syrup
1 individual package artificial sweetener
6 ice cubes

Place all ingredients except ice cubes in jar of a blender.
Blend 30 seconds on low speed.
Add ice cubes and blend on high speed until mixture is icy and frothy.

Pour into chilled glasses and add more ice if desired.