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30 mins

RECIPE

Smoked Sea Salt Coffee Float

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MORE ABOUT THE RECIPE

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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • 8
    oz coffee
  • 1
    gallon plus 1 cup filtered water
  • 2
    scoops vanilla gelato (or ice cream)
  • 1
    cup sugar
  • 1
    vanilla bean, scraped*
  • 1
    piece of cheesecloth for filter
  • A pinch of smoked sea salt, plus more for garnish
  • Sparkling water
  • Large mason jar
- 1 serving servings +
Smoked Sea Salt Coffee Float

HOW TO MAKE

Smoked Sea Salt Coffee Float

Smoked Salt Float Step 1
STEP 01

Cover a large mason jar with cheesecloth.
Smoked Salt Float Step 2
STEP 02

Add coffee.
Smoked Salt Float Step 3
STEP 03

Fill with the gallon of pure, filtered water.
Smoked Salt Float Step 4
STEP 04

Steep for 12 hours at room temperature.
Smoked Salt Float Step 5
STEP 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).
Smoked Salt Float Step 6
STEP 06

Bring to a boil to dissolve sugar, then let cool.
Smoked Salt Float Step 7
STEP 07

Strain cold brew and discard cheesecloth with grounds.
Smoked Salt Float Step 8
STEP 08

For the coffee float, mix Smoked Sea Salt Syrup and cold brew in glass.
Smoked Salt Float Step 9
STEP 09

Add vanilla gelato or ice cream.
Smoked Salt Float Step 10
STEP 10

Top with a splash of sparkling water.
Smoked Salt Float Step 11
STEP 11

Garnish with smoked sea salt.

HOW TO MAKE

Smoked Sea Salt and Vanilla Syrup

STEP 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.

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

STEP 02

Add in all other ingredients over medium heat and cook until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
STEP 03

Remove from heat and cool completely.
STEP 04

Pour into a glass jar and store at room temperature.

SERVE AND ENJOY

Smoked Sea Salt Coffee Float

Sip, savor and enjoy.

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