Take your iced coffee to the next level with a spiked iced caramel vanilla latte. It’s perfect for after dinner or a summertime treat.

Next up in the summer cocktail series is a coffee drink, that’s perfect for after dinner. When we think of cocktails we usually think something fruity like my spiced piña coladas or my sparkling bay breeze. This week I decided to go for an after dinner cocktail with a spiked iced caramel vanilla latte.

Often when I host a dinner party, I offer coffee with dessert. It wasn’t long ago I thought why not offer coffee AS dessert. Dessert isn’t always necessary. There I said it! I know, many “leave room for dessert”, but sometimes it’s just too much. A coffee drink, such as this spiked iced caramel vanilla latte, with just a hint of sweetness and a touch of vodka does the trick.

If you prefer your coffee sweeter, you can start with my caramel coffee and make the drink from there. This recipe is easy to adjust the number of servings, you can make more coffee or use smaller mugs. You can also omit the vanilla vodka for the designated driver. Substitute 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract in place of the vanilla vodka. Start with a little and add more if necessary.

Be sure to check out the other drinks today in the summer cocktail series.

Two glass mug with iced coffee, whipped cream and a straw.

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Spiked Iced Caramel Vanilla Latte

Take your iced coffee to the next level.

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Beverages and Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 servings

Author: Ellen Folkman

Equipment

16 ounce Mason Jar Mug with Handle - Case of 12

Ingredients

1 pot brewed coffee chilled or cooled
3 ounces vanilla vodka
6 tablespoons half and half or heavy cream
Reddi-Whip whipped cream
2 - 4 teaspoons caramel ice cream topping
Ice

Instructions

Fill 2 mason jar glasses with ice.
Add 1 1/2 ounces of vanilla vodka to each glass. Add coffee and stir gently to combine.
Add 3 tablespoons half and half to each glass. (or more if desired)
Top each glass with a swirl of whipped cream and drizzle with caramel ice cream topping.

Recipe Notes

If you prefer a sweeter latte, you can start with my caramel coffee

If you prefer a non-alcoholic version substitute 1 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.

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