Recipes· 1 min read
Iced Caramel Latte
Sweet, buttery, and rich — the iced caramel latte is a small midday treat that still tastes like coffee.
House Blend Cafe· 2026-08-20
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Sweet, buttery, and rich, the iced caramel latte is everywhere for a reason. That caramel finish feels like a small treat in the middle of the day, while the espresso keeps it grounded as a real coffee drink.
Why caramel works iced
Caramel's brown-butter sweetness contrasts beautifully with espresso's gentle bitterness and the creaminess of cold milk. Served over ice, it stays refreshing rather than heavy — especially with oat or almond milk, which add a richer texture.
Ingredients (1 drink)
- 36–40g espresso (double shot)
- 15ml caramel syrup (1 tbsp)
- 120g ice
- 150ml cold milk (oat or whole)
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling (optional)
How to make it
- Pull a double shot of espresso.
- Stir the caramel syrup into the warm espresso until smooth.
- Drizzle caramel sauce down the inside of a tall glass, then fill with ice.
- Pour the sweetened espresso over the ice.
- Top with cold milk and stir gently.
Pro tips
- Drizzle the sauce on the glass walls before ice for those photogenic streaks.
- Oat milk amplifies caramel's toasty notes better than dairy.
- Pair it with a salted caramel pastry for a true dessert moment.
Key takeaways
- Stir syrup into warm espresso so it dissolves fully.
- Drizzle caramel on the glass first for layered, streaky presentation.
- Oat milk makes caramel taste toastier and richer.
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