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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
01

Cover a large mason jar with cheesecloth.

Smoked Salt Float Step 2
02

Add coffee.

Smoked Salt Float Step 3
03

Fill with the gallon of pure, filtered water.

Smoked Salt Float Step 4
04

Steep for 12 hours at room temperature.

Smoked Salt Float Step 5
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
06

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

Smoked Salt Float Step 7
07

Strain cold brew and discard cheesecloth with grounds.

Smoked Salt Float Step 8
08

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

Smoked Salt Float Step 9
09

Add vanilla gelato or ice cream.

Smoked Salt Float Step 10
10

Top with a splash of sparkling water.

Smoked Salt Float Step 11
11

Garnish with smoked sea salt.

HOW TO MAKE

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.

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

SERVE AND ENJOY

Smoked Sea Salt Coffee Float

Sip, savor and enjoy.

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