Description
Salted Caramel Iced Coffee is a delicious and refreshing drink that perfectly balances rich, creamy sweetness with a subtle hint of saltiness. Combining freshly brewed strong coffee, luscious caramel sauce, a pinch of sea salt, and your choice of milk or cream, it offers a bold yet smooth flavor perfect for any time of day. This easy-to-make iced coffee is customizable, invigorating, and a delightful treat to enjoy chilled.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Freshly Brewed Coffee (strong, preferred strength and bean type)
- Caramel Sauce (homemade or store-bought, to taste)
- Sea Salt (a small pinch)
- Milk or Cream (dairy or plant-based, to taste)
- Ice Cubes (enough to fill a glass)
- Optional Sweetener (sugar, honey, or flavored syrups, as desired)
Instructions
- Brew Your Coffee: Start by brewing a strong cup or pot of your favorite coffee. A bold coffee will stand up to the rich caramel flavor and not get lost when iced.
- Sweeten with Caramel: While the coffee is still warm, stir in caramel sauce until fully dissolved, creating that sweet, buttery flavor base.
- Add a Pinch of Salt: Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt into the coffee, stirring well to balance and enhance the caramel’s sweetness.
- Chill and Pour Over Ice: Allow the coffee to cool to room temperature, then fill a glass with ice and pour the coffee mixture over it, keeping it cold and refreshing.
- Finish with Milk or Cream: Top off your iced coffee with your choice of milk or cream, gently stirring so the drink stays creamy but chilled.
Notes
- Use strong coffee to prevent dilution from ice.
- Choose high-quality or homemade caramel sauce for richer flavor and better texture.
- Don’t skip the pinch of sea salt—it enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Cool the coffee completely before pouring over ice to avoid melting it too quickly.
- Stir gently after adding milk to preserve the layered effect and maintain the drink’s presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 12 fl oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salted caramel, iced coffee, caramel coffee, cold coffee, sweet coffee, refreshing drink, vegan iced coffee option