Ingredients

• 2 shots of espresso (or ½ cup very strong brewed coffee)
  
  

• 1 cup milk (whole milk for creaminess, or oat milk for a nutty vibe)
  
  

• 1 tbsp salted caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzle)
  
  

• ½ tsp vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 tsp raw cacao powder (for a bold, earthy punch)
  
  

• Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked sea salt for a wild finish
  
  

Directions

1. Brew the base: Pull two hot shots of espresso (or brew your strongest coffee).
   
   

2. Sweet & bold mix: In a mug, stir together the caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and raw cacao powder until smooth.
   
   

3. Steam the milk: Heat your milk until hot and frothy (stovetop, microwave, or steam wand).
   
   

4. Build it: Pour the espresso over the caramel-cacao mix, then top with steamed milk.
   
   

5. Final flair: Drizzle extra caramel on top in zigzags like racing stripes. For extra “octane,” dust lightly with cayenne or smoked sea salt.
   
   

Flavor Profile

• Sweet, creamy caramel at the front.
  
  

• Deep, rich coffee layered with chocolatey undertones.
  
  

• A subtle wild kick from spice or salt, leaving a lasting, adventurous finish.