Description
Smooth Iced Caramel Latte brewing creates a refreshing espresso-based delight from Italian coffee culture. Cold milk, espresso, and caramel sauce blend perfectly for coffee enthusiasts seeking a cool, sweet summer companion.
Ingredients
- 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 tbsps caramel sauce (adjust to taste)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Espresso Preparation: Extract a bold espresso shot using an espresso machine or brew a concentrated coffee alternative.
- Ice Foundation: Fill a tall glass with pristine ice cubes, creating a frosty base for the beverage.
- Caramel Layer: Artfully stream caramel sauce across the ice, gently swirling to distribute the golden nectar throughout the glass.
- Liquid Integration: Pour the hot espresso over the ice and caramel, allowing a dramatic temperature interplay that awakens the drink’s sensory profile.
- Milk Fusion: Gently introduce cold milk, blending espresso, milk, and caramel into a unified, silky composition using a long-handled spoon.
- Finishing Touch: Crown the latte with a billowy whipped cream peak and drizzle an additional caramel ribbon for visual and flavor complexity.
- Final Harmony: Softly stir the components, ensuring a balanced fusion of sweetness, coffee intensity, and creamy sophistication, then serve immediately to capture the drink’s optimal essence.
Notes
Choose High-Quality Espresso: Select a rich, freshly roasted espresso blend to ensure deep, complex coffee flavor that elevates the entire drink’s taste profile.
Chill Glasses in Advance: Refrigerate your serving glass beforehand to maintain optimal cold temperature and prevent immediate ice melting when pouring hot espresso.
Control Caramel Drizzling: Use a light hand when adding caramel sauce, allowing strategic swirling to create beautiful patterns without overwhelming the coffee’s natural taste.
Milk Temperature Matters: Use cold, fresh milk straight from the refrigerator to maintain drink’s crisp temperature and prevent unwanted warming that could compromise the refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg