"Almost" Starbucks Frappuccino - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cold strong coffee
1 1/4 cups chocolate ice cream (can use more)
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
sugar (to taste) (optional)
2 cups crushed ice, divided (about 1 cup for each glass, or use as much as desired)
whipped cream

Preparation

In a blender combine coffee with ice cream and chocolate syrup; blend until smooth.
Add in sugar (if using) and blend slightly until combined.
Place about 1 cup crushed ice in two large tall glasses.
Divide the mixture into the glasses.
Top with a dollup of whipped cream.