Caramel Hazelnut Iced Coffee
Indulge in a creamy caramel hazelnut iced coffee, perfect for a refreshing pick-me-up. This easy recipe combines rich coffee, sweet caramel, and nutty hazelnut for a delightful treat!
Ingredients
- Strong brewed coffee cooled
- Ice cubes
- Whole milk or half & half
- Caramel sauce
- Hazelnut syrup
- Whipped cream optional
- Chopped hazelnuts optional
- Extra caramel sauce for drizzling optional
Instructions
- Start by brewing your coffee extra strong – I use 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per cup of water. We want it strong because the ice will dilute it later. Let it cool completely to room temperature.
- While the coffee cools, prepare your glass. Drizzle caramel sauce in a spiral pattern around the inside of a tall glass – this gives you those lovely caramel streaks when you drink it. Pop the glass in the freezer for about 5 minutes so the caramel firms up a bit and doesn’t just sink to the bottom.
- Fill your chilled glass about 2/3 full with ice cubes. I like to use larger cubes since they melt more slowly and won’t water down your drink as quickly.
- Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of hazelnut syrup (adjust to taste – I usually start with less and add more if needed), then add your cooled coffee until it’s about 2 inches from the top of the glass.
- Now slowly pour in about 2-3 tablespoons of cold whole milk or half & half, letting it create those pretty swirls as it mixes with the coffee.
- Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
- Finally, drizzle with a little extra caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts. The nuts add a really nice crunch and bring out the hazelnut flavor in the syrup.