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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
  • Garnish: sweetened whipped cream

Method

  • In a dry heavy skillet cook 3 tablespoons sugar over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork (to help sugar melt evenly), until melted and pale golden. Cook caramel, without stirring, swirling skillet, until deep golden. Add 3/4 cup water and simmer, stirring, until caramel is dissolved. (Mixture will bubble up.)
  • In a metal bowl stir together espresso powder and remaining tablespoon sugar. Pour hot caramel over espresso mixture and stir until dissolved. Stir in vanilla and remaining 1/4 cup water.
  • In a blender blend together caramel coffee mixture, milk, cream, and ice until smooth.
  • Serve iced coffee topped with whipped cream.