I’m a coffee person, & I look for a perfect excuse to go to Starbucks and have a big glass of coffee (preferably skinny). However, since I started making this at home, my visits have decreased significantly. That is only because this easy Caramel Iced Coffee tastes just like Starbucks, if not better. I like making my favorite drinks/beverages at home. I can experiment with the flavors I like the most, like Turmeric/Golden Latte, Mango Ginger Iced Tea, Butterfly Pea Flower Iced Tea, or my anti-inflammatory Herbal Tea. The post contains Helpful Tips & Tricks to Make Caramel Iced Coffee. But if you’re in a hurry, you can also click “Jump to Recipe’ under the Heading to go directly to the Recipe Card or click Recipe Card from the Table of Contents below.
⭐ABOUT THE RECIPE
This Iced Caramel Coffee is so refreshing that you can drink it year-round. But it is a special treat during hot weather. A cup of coffee in one hand and walking down the avenue with your girlfriends is a day well spent! And did I mention that you’ll need only 4-ingredients to make this delicious barista-style iced coffee? Yes, that’s right! All you need is ice cubes, espresso (or instant coffee), caramel sauce, and milk (of your choice). You can also add whipped cream to make it extra rich. Making Caramel Iced Coffee is so convenient and affordable. A cup of coffee costs around $5, but making it at home is so much cheaper. You can make at least 4-5 cups at the same price. It is cost-effective but isn’t it better to customize it as per your taste. I’m not a sugar person, and I prefer less to no sugar in my drinks. So making it home is so convenient as I can customize it by adding less sugar or honey. But as it is caramel iced coffee, you don’t need to add any sugar. Just drizzle a little caramel sauce, and you’re all set.
🥘INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS
MILK: You can use any milk that you like. For the Vegan option, you can use Oat Milk or Almond Milk. For a more rich flavor, you can also use half and half. COFFEE: You can use Instant Coffee, brewed coffee, or even french press. For a more robust flavor, add 2-3 tablespoons of coffee, or you can also use espresso for a bold flavor.CARAMEL: You can use homemade or store-bought caramel sauce. ICE CUBES: use ice cubes to make chilled iced coffee.ADD-ONS: Use a topping of whipped cream and drizzle some caramel sauce. You can also sprinkle some cinnamon.
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🔪HOW TO MAKE CARAMEL ICED COFFEE
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Start with the brewed coffee. Use the brewed coffee that is not hot. Maybe use the leftover from the morning. Or make the new batch & use it when it’s cold.
You can also use Instant Coffe or coffee made in a french press. For bold flavor, use 2 shots of espresso.
Next, in a tall glass, add lots of ice cubes. I like chilled coffee, so I add lots of ice cubes to it.
Add caramel to the glass. You can either add it over the ice cubes & or give it a stir. Or you can drizzle around the edges of the glass.
Add the brewed coffee, and using a big spoon, stir to dissolve the caramel.
Next, add milk of your choice. You can also use creamer or half and half for decadent coffee. Or, for the Vegan option, add oat milk or almond milk.
If you want a more fantastic flavor, add whipped cream on the top and drizzle caramel with a sprinkle of cinnamon. And you’ll have totally amazing iced coffee right at home!
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