Description
Homemade iced coffee blends rich Colombian espresso with smooth cold milk over crushed ice. Cool refreshment awaits coffee enthusiasts seeking a simple summer beverage you can craft with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 tbsps caramel sauce
- 150 ml (5 fl oz) strong cold brew or cold filter coffee
- 180 ml (6 fl oz) milk
- 60 ml (2 fl oz) double espresso
- 25 ml (0.8 fl oz) caramel syrup
- 1 large handful of ice
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Extra caramel sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Select a clear glass and artfully coat interior walls with golden caramel sauce, creating an intricate swirling design.
- Chilling Foundation: Fill glass two-thirds with pristine ice cubes, ensuring optimal temperature for the coffee beverage.
- Coffee Infusion: Pour freshly brewed espresso or cold brew directly over ice, allowing smooth integration with the caramel base and creating a rich, layered effect.
- Milk Incorporation: Introduce cold whole milk, almond milk, oat milk, or preferred dairy alternative, carefully maintaining a small space at the glass top for final garnishing.
- Luxurious Finishing: Top the beverage with a billowy whipped cream dome, then elegantly drizzle additional caramel sauce in a sophisticated zigzag pattern, elevating both visual presentation and flavor profile.
Notes
- Caramelize with Care: Swirl caramel sauce carefully around the glass interior to create an even, artistic coating that enhances both visual appeal and initial flavor profile.
- Ice Management Matters: Use crystal-clear, uniform ice cubes to prevent rapid melting and maintain optimal coffee temperature without diluting the rich coffee essence.
- Layering Technique: Pour espresso or cold brew slowly over ice to preserve temperature stratification and prevent immediate temperature shock that could compromise taste.
- Cream Perfection: Whip cream just before serving to ensure maximum volume and a light, airy texture that complements the rich coffee base without overwhelming the drink’s delicate balance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg