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Iced Starbucks Caramel Macchiato recipe

Published on July 2, 2022 by Chahinez Leave a Comment

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This Starbucks caramel macchiato recipe is one of my favorite low-effort coffee drinks for caramel lovers. It is made with milk, vanilla syrup, coffee, and caramel and can be made in no time.

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Starbucks Caramel macchiato is a simple drink to make at home and save a ton of money along the way too.

This drink has been on the Starbucks menu for what seems like forever. It’s one of those drinks that you just need during the hot summer months for a cooling coffee drink.

This is the best Starbucks caramel macchiato recipe

It is made with a few simple ingredients, yielding a slightly sweetened milk layer thanks to the vanilla syrup, an espresso layer, and a generous drizzle of caramel.

Of course, if you’re not into sweet drinks you can tweak the recipe a little and if you’re not into caramel, you can substitute with another sauce, think white chocolate or mocha chocolate sauce!

Why you need to make this recipe!

  • This caramel macchiato tastes so good!
  • It tastes just as good as the Starbucks one, maybe even better!
  • This drink will save you a ton of time by skipping the drive-through lane, and will also save you a ton of money as well.
Starbucks caramel macchiato ingredients

Ingredients for this Starbucks Caramel Macchiato recipe

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this caramel macchiato. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

  • Milk- You can use any milk you’d like, Starbucks uses 2% milk.
  • Vanilla syrup– You can use homemade vanilla syrup or store-bought, whatever works for you.
  • Espresso coffee- There are a few ways to make espresso or substitutes in case you don’t have an espresso machine. I’ll explain this in the FAQ.
  • Caramel sauce– You can use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce for this.

What is an iced macchiato?

An iced caramel macchiato is a really popular espresso-based drink at Starbucks. If you’ve ever sat at a Starbucks in the summertime, I bet you’ve seen tons of them being ordered.

To explain it simply, it’s a drink that has visible layers, starting with the milk and vanilla syrup, then the espresso, then the drizzle of caramel. It’s so good!

How to make the Starbucks Caramel Macchiato recipe

This is how you can make Starbucks caramel macchiato. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

  • Add the ice into a cut then add the vanilla syrup and milk.
  • Top with the espresso shot, a generous drizzle of caramel, and enjoy!
Milk and vanilla syrup in cup
Milk and vanilla syrup with espresso in cup
Milk and vanilla syrup with espresso and caramel in cup

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

What to use instead of espresso for lattes?

Before we got an espresso machine I used to use 2-3 teaspoons of instant coffee mixed with 3 tablespoons of hot water instead of espresso in my lattes!

You could also go with regular brewed coffee instead of espresso. That would technically make a cafe au lait and not really a latte but desperate times, call for desperate measures.

overhead shot of iced latte

Is a Starbucks macchiato sweet?

Yes, this drink is sweet because it uses both vanilla syrup and caramel sauce.

Starbucks macchiato vs latte

If you read what a caramel macchiato is a little bit higher up in the post you’ll know that it’s a layered drink while a latte is all mixed together. Very simple 🙂

Layers of caramel macchiato

How many shots of espresso are in an iced caramel macchiato?

Depending on the size of the drink, Starbucks will use different amounts of espresso:

  • Tall has one shot of espresso
  • Grande has two shots of espresso
  • Venti has three shots of espresso
Starbucks popular summer drink

Can I make this drink with oat milk?

Oatmilk is so popular right now! You absolutely can make this drink with oat milk, it will make it even more creamy and delicious.

How much caffeine does Starbucks caramel macchiato have?

This again will depend on the size of the drink you order. Here is an approximate breakdown:

  • A tall would have about 75mg of caffeine.
  • A grande would have about 150mg of caffeine.
  • A Venti would have about 225mg of caffeine.
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Starbucks Caramel Macchiato recipe

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Iced Starbucks caramel macchiato copycat recipe

This Starbucks caramel macchiato copycat recipe is a simple refreshing coffee drink that you can easily make at home to save money!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 234 Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon vanilla syrup Taste and add more if you need to. If you like it less sweet, use 1 tbsp.
  • 1 cup milk 2% if you want it exactly like Starbucks
  • 1 espresso shot
  • 1-2 tablespoon caramel sauce
  • ½-1 cup Ice

Instructions
 

  • Add the ice into a cut then add the vanilla syrup and milk.
  • Top with the espresso shot, a generous drizzle of caramel, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 234CaloriesCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 53gVitamin A: 518IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 338mgIron: 1mg
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