Once brewed, add 1/8 cup of hot espresso to the steamed milk. (add more or less espresso to taste depending on how strong of a coffee flavor you prefer, but start out with less and slowly add a little bit at a time as espresso is very strong).
Then, add the vanilla simple syrup to taste (again more or less depending on your desired level of sweetness).
Stir until combined.
Top with extra creamy whipped cream if you desire. Drizzle the caramel ice cream topping in a zig zag pattern on top of the whipped cream.
Serve hot and enjoy carefully.
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Syrup:
In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water until boiling. Stirring constantly.
Once the mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat.
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