Description
Silky iced caramel latte delivers refreshing espresso elegance perfect for summer afternoons. Cool coffee magic blends smooth caramel sweetness with rich espresso, creating delightful pleasure that energizes and satisfies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots (2 oz/60 ml) espresso or ½ cup (120 ml) strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 cup (240 ml) ice
- 12 tablespoons caramel sauce
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Coffee Preparation: Brew a rich, concentrated espresso or strong coffee, letting it cool slightly to maintain ice integrity.
- Caramel Artistry: Swirl caramel sauce along the interior of a chilled tall glass, creating an elegant decorative base.
- Liquid Fusion: Pour the cooled coffee over the caramel, stirring until completely integrated and harmonized.
- Chilling Foundation: Pack the glass with fresh ice cubes, filling to near the rim for optimal temperature control.
- Milk Infusion: Gently pour cold milk over the iced coffee, allowing natural layering and flavor interaction.
- Cream Elevation: Top with a luxurious whipped cream crown, transforming the beverage into a decadent indulgence.
- Final Flourish: Drizzle additional caramel sauce across the whipped cream in an artistic zigzag pattern for visual appeal.
- Serving Suggestion: Include a long stirring spoon or sustainable straw, inviting guests to blend and experience the full flavor profile.
Notes
- Optimize Coffee Strength: Brew extra-concentrated coffee to prevent dilution when mixed with ice, maintaining rich flavor intensity.
- Master Caramel Layering: Chill glass beforehand and angle while drizzling caramel to create stunning, even interior sauce patterns.
- Temperature Technique: Allow hot coffee to cool slightly before pouring over caramel to prevent immediate ice melting and preserve drink’s structural integrity.
- Milk Pouring Precision: Pour milk gently along glass side to maintain beautiful layered visual effect and prevent immediate ingredient blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg