Description
Smooth caramel iced coffee delivers rich flavor and creamy sweetness for summer refreshment. Cool caffeine and silky caramel sauce blend perfectly for coffee enthusiasts who want an indulgent chilled beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 180 milliliters (6 oz) milk
- 150 milliliters (5 oz) strong cold brew or cold filter coffee
- 60 milliliters (2 oz) double espresso
- 25 milliliters (0.85 oz) caramel syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- Large handful of ice
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Caramel Preparation: Artfully paint the interior of a medium glass with a spiraling caramel swirl, ensuring complete and uniform coverage along the glass walls.
- Chilling Foundation: Load the glass with abundant ice cubes, creating a frosty base for the beverage.
- Coffee Infusion: Pour freshly brewed espresso or smooth cold brew over the ice, allowing the coffee to intertwine with the frozen landscape.
- Milk Integration: Delicately stream cold milk or preferred dairy alternative into the glass, preserving a subtle margin near the rim to prevent spillage.
- Cream and Garnish: Top the beverage with a billowing cloud of whipped cream, then cascade additional caramel sauce in an intricate design across the creamy summit, elevating both visual allure and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Swirl Technique: Use the back of a spoon to create an even, artistic caramel coating inside the glass for maximum flavor distribution.
- Ice Selection: Choose large, clear ice cubes that melt slowly to prevent dilution and maintain the coffee’s rich taste.
- Milk Pouring Tip: Add milk carefully at a slight angle to create a beautiful layered effect and prevent immediate mixing.
- Cream Finishing: Whip cream to soft peaks for the most luxurious and visually appealing topping that complements the caramel notes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg