Description
This Copycat Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato recipe lets you create the popular coffeehouse favorite at home with ease. Combining rich espresso, creamy milk, sweet vanilla syrup, and a decadent caramel drizzle, this refreshing iced coffee drink is perfect for a quick pick-me-up or a tasty treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tsp vanilla syrup or to taste
- 6 oz milk
- 1 oz espresso
- Ice
- Caramel sauce to drizzle
Instructions
- Add vanilla syrup: Pour 2 teaspoons of vanilla syrup into your serving cup. This creates the sweet base for the macchiato.
- Pour milk: Add 6 ounces of cold milk over the vanilla syrup. Use your preferred milk type such as whole, skim, or a dairy alternative.
- Add ice: Fill the cup with ice to chill the drink and keep it refreshing.
- Pour espresso: Gently pour 1 ounce of freshly brewed espresso over the top. The espresso will settle atop the milk and ice, creating the signature layered look.
- Drizzle caramel sauce: Finish with a drizzle of caramel sauce on top for sweetness and flavor. Adjust the amount to taste.
Notes
- Espresso can be prepared using an espresso machine, moka pot, or instant espresso powder for convenience.
- Vanilla syrup and caramel sauce are widely available at grocery stores and online retailers.
- Adjust the sweetness and milk type according to your preference to customize your iced caramel macchiato.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and visual effect.
- Use cold milk and ice cubes to keep the drink chilled without dilution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (12 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
