Salted Caramel Latte 🧂🍬 Sweet, Buttery, and Balanced With a Salty Kick

The Salted Caramel Latte is caramel’s grown-up cousin — where smooth espresso meets creamy milk and a deep, golden caramel that’s finished with just the right hit of salt. It’s indulgent but not too rich, sweet but not flat.

This one’s for cozy mornings, luxe afternoons, or anytime you want your coffee with a little edge.

Ingredients (Serves 1)

• 1 shot (1 oz) espresso or strong brewed coffee
• 6–8 oz milk (whole, oat, or almond all work)
• 1–2 tbsp salted caramel sauce or syrup
• Pinch of flaky sea salt (plus extra for garnish)
• Optional: ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: whipped cream or crushed toffee topping

Tools

• Espresso maker or strong coffee method
• Steam wand, milk frother, or saucepan + whisk
• 8–10 oz mug or glass

Instructions

Step 1: Brew the Espresso

1. Brew 1–2 oz espresso and pour into your mug.
2. Stir in caramel sauce while hot, along with vanilla and a pinch of salt.

Step 2: Heat and Froth the Milk

1. Steam or warm your milk until hot and frothy.
2. Froth for a creamy texture and microfoam.

Step 3: Pour and Garnish

1. Pour the milk into the caramel espresso base.
2. Spoon foam on top.
3. Optional: top with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Flavor Variations

• Iced Salted Caramel Latte – Use cold milk and espresso over ice
• Mocha Salted Caramel – Add 1 tbsp cocoa or chocolate syrup to the mix
• Spiced Caramel Latte – Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg
• Bourbon Caramel Latte – Add a dash of bourbon or caramel liqueur for a luxe twist

Beer Pairing (Optional)

With the Latte

• Milk Stout — rich and creamy, mirrors the sweetness
• Scotch Ale — caramel malt backbone, lightly boozy warmth
• English Brown Ale — nutty, toasty, and just dry enough to balance it

In the Latte (Beer Twist)

• Reduce a milk stout with caramel sauce into a beer syrup, drizzle over foam
• Float 1 oz of salted caramel porter into the latte for a dessert-drink hybrid

Final Thoughts

The Salted Caramel Latte is sweet, soft, and just dangerous enough. With buttery depth and a little salt to sharpen the edges, it’s a cozy drink that refuses to be boring — whether hot, iced, or laced with something stronger.

Because a little salt makes everything sweeter. 🧂🍬☕🔥

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