Description
Enjoy the beloved Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato made easily at home with simple ingredients like vanilla syrup, milk, espresso, and caramel drizzle. This refreshing iced coffee treat features layers of vanilla sweetness, creamy milk, bold espresso, and a luscious caramel topping, perfect for a quick energizing pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tsp vanilla syrup (or to taste)
- 6 oz milk
- 1 oz espresso
- Ice (as needed)
- Caramel sauce (to drizzle)
Instructions
- Add Vanilla Syrup: Pour 2 teaspoons of vanilla syrup into your serving cup as the first layer to provide the signature sweetness of the caramel macchiato.
- Add Milk: Pour 6 ounces of milk over the vanilla syrup gently to maintain the layering effect that characterizes this beverage.
- Add Ice: Fill the cup with ice to chill the drink well, making it refreshing and perfect for iced coffee lovers.
- Pour Espresso: Slowly pour 1 ounce of brewed espresso over the ice and milk. This creates a beautiful layered macchiato effect, with the espresso floating atop the milk.
- Drizzle Caramel Sauce: Finish by drizzling caramel sauce over the top to add a rich, buttery sweetness and enhance the visual appeal and flavor.
Notes
- Espresso can be prepared using an espresso machine, moka pot (macchinetta), or instant espresso powder depending on your available equipment.
- Vanilla syrup and caramel sauce are commonly available online or at large grocery stores for convenience.
- For an extra creamy drink, use whole milk or milk alternatives like oat milk.
- Stir if you prefer a blended flavor rather than layered.
- Adjust sweetness and espresso intensity according to personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (12 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
