Smoked Sea Salt Coffee Float

Preparation Time30 mins Difficulty LevelHard

Looking for a delicious way to cool off on a warm day? Try this fresh take on a traditional ice cream float. Easy to make at home, this cold brew coffee drink is ready to delight anyone who loves the combination of sweet and salty.

INGREDIENTS

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SERVING

- 1 serving servings +
  • 8
    oz
    coffee
  • 1
    gallon
    plus 1 cup filtered water
  • 2
    scoops
    vanilla gelato (or ice cream)
  • 1
    cup
    sugar
  • 1
    vanilla bean, scraped*
  • A pinch of smoked sea salt, plus more for garnish
  • Sparkling water

TOOLS

  • Large mason jar
  • Cheesecloth
  • Saucepan

HOW TO MAKE

Smoked Sea Salt Coffee Float

  • 01

    Cover a large mason jar with cheesecloth.

  • 02

    Add coffee.

  • 03

    Fill with the gallon of pure, filtered water.

  • 04

    Steep for 12 hours at room temperature.

  • 05

    Make the Smoked Sea Salt and Vanilla Syrup by combining 1 cup water, raw sugar, vanilla and smoked sea salt in saucepan (detailed steps below).

  • 06

    Bring to a boil to dissolve sugar, then let cool.

  • 07

    Strain cold brew and discard cheesecloth with grounds.

  • 08

    For the coffee float, mix Smoked Sea Salt Syrup and cold brew in glass.

  • 09

    Add vanilla gelato or ice cream.

  • 10

    Top with a splash of sparkling water.

  • 11

    Garnish with smoked sea salt.

Smoked Sea Salt and Vanilla Syrup

  • 01

    Split the vanilla bean* lengthwise, scrape the seeds using the edge of a knife, then add both the bean and seeds to a saucepan.

  • 02

    Add in all other ingredients over medium heat and cook until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.

  • 03

    Remove from heat and cool completely.

  • 04

    Pour into a glass jar and store at room temperature.

TIPS

*If vanilla beans aren’t available, substitute 1 Tbsp vanilla extract.

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