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A layered iced coffee drink, resembling a Starbucks recipe, topped with foam and caramel drizzle.

Starbucks Copycat Iced Caramel Macchiato

This recipe shows you how to make a popular Starbucks iced caramel macchiato at home using simple ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the Drink
  • 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy) Use 2% or whole milk for best results
  • 1 shot Espresso Or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla syrup Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Ice cubes
  • 1 tbsp Caramel sauce For drizzling

Equipment

  • Tall glass
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. First, make the vanilla syrup. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool.
  2. Prepare your glass. Add the vanilla syrup to the bottom of a tall glass.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  4. Pour the milk over the ice and syrup mixture.
  5. Brew your espresso shot. Slowly pour the hot espresso over the back of a spoon held just above the milk layer. This helps the espresso layer on top.
  6. Finish the drink by drizzling the caramel sauce over the top layer of espresso.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 35gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mg

Notes

For substitutions, you can use almond milk or oat milk instead of dairy milk. If you do not have an espresso maker, use very strong brewed coffee. For a sugar-free option, use a sugar substitute in the syrup recipe.

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