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:

  1. 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.
  2. Immediately stir in the butter and heavy cream, whisking until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the salt. Set aside to cool and thicken.
  4. Pour the vanilla extract into the bottom of a tall glass.
  5. Fill the glass 3/4 full with ice cubes.
  6. Pour the whole milk slowly over the ice, leaving about two inches of space at the top.
  7. Brew the espresso and slowly pour it directly over the center of the milk until you see a distinct dark layer forming.
  8. Finish by drizzling the homemade caramel across the top in a spiral pattern.