This show stopping bevvy will have your local barista wondering where you’ve gone! Smooth espresso balances out sweetness for the perfect morning or afternoon pick me up. A quick 10-minute prep will have you set up for a week of salted caramel heaven!
Ingredients:
8 oz oat milk (or milk of choice)
1-2 tbsp simple syrup
1 espresso shot
Caramel drizzle
Touch of salt
Simple Syrup:
1 cup turbinado sugar (or sugar of choice)
1 cup water
2 tsp vanilla extract
Salted Caramel:
1 cup coconut cream
1 cup coconut sugar
1 tbsp organic cornstarch
Pinch of salt
Method:
Make the caramel drizzle: combine coconut cream, coconut sugar and cornstarch into a pot until it bubbles. Lower heat and simmer 5 minutes or until desired thickness. Add sea salt. Cool and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Make the simple syrup: combine all ingredients in a pot for 2-3 minutes or until well dissolved. Cool and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Assemble coffee:
Pour simple syrup into mug.
Steam or froth milk and pour over simple syrup. Stir well.
Pull espresso shot and pour on top.
Garnish with caramel drizzle and a touch of sea salt, if desired.