Iced Caramel Latte: Sweet, Creamy, and Coffee-Forward 🍮🧊

— A Chill Caramel Classic Made Fast With Instant Coffee

The Iced Caramel Latte is a smooth, refreshing favorite with bold coffee, cold milk, and buttery caramel in every sip.

This instant coffee version delivers that café flavor in under five minutes, no espresso machine needed. It’s rich but not heavy, sweet but still sharp — the perfect iced drink to sip all summer (or year) long.

Ingredients (Serves 1)

• 2 tsp instant coffee (or instant espresso powder)
• 2 tbsp hot water
• ¾ cup cold milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1–2 tbsp caramel sauce or syrup (plus extra for drizzle)
• 1–2 tsp sugar or sweetener (optional, adjust to taste)
• Ice
• Optional: whipped cream, vanilla extract, sea salt

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Coffee Base

1. In a small bowl or cup, dissolve instant coffee in hot water.
2. Stir in caramel sauce and sweetener (if using). Mix until smooth and let cool slightly.

Step 2: Build the Drink

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Pour in cold milk.
3. Slowly pour the caramel-coffee mixture over the top to create a layered effect, or stir immediately for an even blend.

Step 3: Garnish (Optional)

1. Drizzle caramel sauce along the inside of the glass or on top.
2. Add whipped cream for a dessert-style finish.
3. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt or a dash of cinnamon for a flavor boost.

Flavor Variations

🍦 Vanilla Caramel Latte

• Add ½ tsp vanilla extract or use vanilla almond milk
• Great with oat or soy milk for extra creaminess

🍯 Salted Caramel Iced Latte

• Add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel-coffee mix
• Garnish with flaked salt on top

☁️ Blended Caramel Latte

• Blend all ingredients with 1 cup ice for a frappe-style drink
• Top with whipped cream and caramel drizzle

Pro Tips

• Use instant espresso for stronger coffee flavor without bitterness
• Caramel sauce creates a deeper flavor than syrup — go thick if you can
• Chill your coffee base before pouring to keep the drink frosty
• Adjust sweetness based on your caramel — some are already very sugary

Final Thoughts

This Iced Caramel Latte is cold, caffeinated, and hits that sweet spot between indulgent and refreshing. Whether you want a simple afternoon pick-me-up or a full dessert-in-a-glass experience, it’s your new go-to — made fast with instant, but tasting anything but.

Instant meets indulgence. Cold, caramel, and ready to pour. 🍮🧊☕

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