Copycat Dutch Bros Golden Eagle
Make a Copycat Dutch Bros Golden Eagle at home with espresso, vanilla, caramel and creamy half-and-half. Easy to make hot or iced!
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
- 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
- 1 cup half-and-half
- Ice for iced version
- Whipped cream optional
- Additional caramel sauce for topping
Instructions
For an Iced Golden Eagle:
- Brew two shots of espresso.
- Stir vanilla syrup and caramel sauce into the hot espresso.
- Fill a tall glass approximately three-quarters full with ice.
- Pour cold half-and-half over the ice.
- Slowly pour the caramel-vanilla espresso over the half-and-half.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
- Drizzle generously with caramel sauce.
- Stir and serve immediately.
For a Hot Golden Eagle:
- Brew two shots of espresso.
- Stir in vanilla syrup and caramel sauce.
- Heat half-and-half over medium-low heat until steaming. Do not boil.
- Froth the warm half-and-half.
- Pour over the espresso.
- Top with whipped cream and caramel sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Regular milk or plant-based milk can be substituted for half-and-half.Use decaf espresso for a decaffeinated version.Adjust the vanilla and caramel to control the sweetness.For an extra caramel-heavy version, drizzle caramel around the inside of the glass before adding the drink.