Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp (42g) salted butter, room temperature
- 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream
- 1 pinch (1g) sea salt
- 2 shots (60ml) of strong espresso
- 1 tbsp (15ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120g) ice cubes
Instructions:
- Place the sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly with a whisk until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber hue.
- Immediately stir in the butter and heavy cream, whisking until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the salt. Set aside to cool and thicken.
- Pour the vanilla extract into the bottom of a tall glass.
- Fill the glass 3/4 full with ice cubes.
- Pour the whole milk slowly over the ice, leaving about two inches of space at the top.
- Brew the espresso and slowly pour it directly over the center of the milk until you see a distinct dark layer forming.
- Finish by drizzling the homemade caramel across the top in a spiral pattern.