Refreshing homemade Iced Caramel Coffee! Combines strong coffee, creamy milk, and rich caramel for a perfect pick-me-up. Customize with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and toppings.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:1 serving 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy), chilled
2 tablespoons caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
1 tablespoon simple syrup (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ice cubes
Whipped cream (optional)
Caramel candies, crushed (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Brew strong coffee and let it cool completely.
In a shaker or glass, combine cooled coffee and 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce. Stir until dissolved.
Add simple syrup and vanilla extract. Adjust simple syrup to taste.
Chill the caramel coffee mixture for 15-20 minutes.
Fill a glass with ice cubes.
Gently pour chilled milk over the ice.
Slowly pour the prepared caramel coffee mixture over the milk and ice.
Gently stir to combine.
Top with whipped cream, if desired.
Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the whipped cream or coffee.
Sprinkle with crushed caramel candies.
Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup.
Experiment with flavored syrups like vanilla, hazelnut, or chocolate.
Add a pinch of salt to enhance the caramel flavor.
For a mocha, add chocolate syrup or cocoa powder.
Use cold brew coffee for a smoother, less acidic drink.
Make it dairy-free or vegan by using non-dairy milk, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.
Add a shot of espresso for a stronger coffee flavor.
Blend all ingredients for an iced caramel coffee frappe.
Infuse the milk with spices like cinnamon or cardamom for an extra layer of flavor.