Scale

1 1/2 oz vodka

1/2 oz coffee liqueur like Kahlua

1/2–3/4 oz salted caramel sauce

1 shot of espresso

Ice

3 coffee beans for garnish

1. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, salted caramel sauce, and a freshly brewed shot of espresso to a cocktail shaker.

2. Swirl the ingredients around for a second to help melt the caramel sauce so it doesn’t stick to the bottom.

3. Add a handful of ice and shake the cocktail vigorously for about 10 seconds until very frothy.

4. Strain the drink into a coupe glass and garnish with 3 coffee beans. Enjoy!

Caramel garnish: You can dip the rim of your glass in salted caramel sauce and dip it in coarse sugar to make the cocktail extra fancy.

You can also drizzle the finished drink with more caramel sauce, but it will most likely sink to the bottom fairly quickly.

For the best foam, use a freshly brewed espresso shot with a good layer of crema, and ensure you shake the mixture vigorously with plenty of ice.

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