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Ingredients
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Espresso & Coffee
Milk & Foam
Caramel & Sweeteners
Garnish
Method
Espresso & Coffee
- 1
Pull espresso
Brew two 1-oz shots of espresso (or make 2 oz of very strong brewed coffee). Use freshly ground coffee and an espresso machine for best crema. Pour the espresso into a 12-oz pre-warmed mug.
Caramel & Sweeteners
- 2
Add 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce and 1 teaspoon brown sugar (if using) to the hot espresso. Stir briskly until the caramel is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness; add the optional 1/4 tsp sea salt now if you want salted caramel.
Milk & Foam
- 3
Steam milk
Steam 8 oz whole milk until it reaches about 150–155°F (65–68°C) and has a velvety microfoam. If you don't have a steam wand, heat milk on the stove or microwave until piping hot (about 140–150°F / 60–65°C) and froth with a handheld frother or whisk to create foam. Spoon about 1 oz of foam.
- 4
Garnish
- 5
Top with 2 tablespoons whipped cream if desired, then drizzle about 1 teaspoon caramel sauce over the top. Finish with a light pinch (about 1/4 tsp) of sea salt for a salted caramel variation.