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Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe

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The Iced Caramel Macchiato is one of Starbucks most popular drinks.

It’s no surprise why, the caramel macchiato is a delicious, creamy coffee drink with caramel and vanilla flavors.

Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe

If you find your self ordering the Starbuck’s Iced Caramel Macchiato, you should learn to make your own so you can save money. You might be surprised at just how easy it is!

Homemade Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Recipe

Starbucks Ice Caramel Macchiato Ingredients

  • Vanilla Syrup
  • Ice
  • Milk
  • Espresso
  • Caramel Sauce

How To Make Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato

Starbucks serves its Ice Caramel Macchiato drinks in a layered fashion. This is pretty fun and easy to do…and think of all those likes you’ll get on the gram!

Start by putting a little vanilla syrup in the bottom of your cup, then add ice so that the cup is about 1/2 full. Slowly pour the milk over the ice, then add more ice so that your cup is almost full (if I’m putting on a lid I will leave about 1″ of space so it doesn’t overflow).

How To Make Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato

Now slowly pour 2 shots of espresso over the ice. Take the caramel sauce and drizzle it all over the top.

The layers will start to meld together quickly, so snap a pic then swirl it together to mix and enjoy!

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Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe

This copycat version of an Iced Caramel Macchiato tastes just like Starbucks!

  • Author: Jessica Pinney
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Cuisine: American
Homemade Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Recipe
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★★★★★ 4.7 from 17 reviews

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Vanilla Syrup

1/2 Cup Ice Cubes (approximately), divided

1/3 Cup Cold Milk

2 Shots Espresso (or about 1/4 cup coffee)

1 Tablespoon Caramel Sauce

Instructions

Add vanilla syrup to the bottom of a 16 oz cup.

Add ice cubes until the glass is about half-full. Slowly pour the milk over the ice cubes.

Add more ice until it almost reaches the top of the cup (if using a lid I would leave at least 1″ of space so it doesn’t overflow). Slowly pour espresso over the top. Drizzle the caramel evenly over the top layer.

Swirl drink to combine ingredients before drinking. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 145

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  4. Tracey757 says

    Yes! Finally found a drink that I can make, taste great(I added a little extra caramel) & I can save money. A triple WIN! Thank you for sharing.

    ★★★★★

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  6. Christina says

    Hi, I was wondering if there is an alternative to using espresso? Could I use cold coffee and if so, would it be the same amount as the espresso?

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    • Jessica Pinney says

      Hey, Christina! You’ll want to use the same amount, but if you use coffee I would brew it really strong. Maybe double the strength that you usually would. You could also use cold brew concentrate if you have any of that.

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  7. Kayla M Knepper says

    Can I ask what is the best espresso I should use? Light, Medium or Dark? I just bought a Nespresso machine and got the light one- not to sure that’s strong enough for flavor…

    Thank you!

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    • Jessica Pinney says

      Hi Kayla, I’m not very familiar with Nespresso, but I’m guessing the dark roast would be ideal. It’s my understanding that Starbucks uses a medium or dark roast bean for their espresso based drinks. Hope that helps!

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  9. Caitlin Duncan says

    What espresso machine do you use ? l’ve been looking to find a good quality one but haven’t found any that I feel is good enough to match up to Starbucks espresso 🙁

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  10. Tamini Zingale says

    I was craving a caramel macchiato right now. I didn’t have vanilla syrup but I did have maple syrup. Let me tell you just as good. I’m saving this recipe for my morning coffee. Absolute lifesaver. Taste amazing

    ★★★★★

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  12. Sandra Martin says

    Wow, this Iced Caramel Macchiato is the dream drink that I always plan to make so far. Look amazing and sound easy to make. Thank you for simplifying the recipe for all the amateur baristas like me. Can’t wait to try it soon 🙂

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  17. Lexi smallwood says

    Although it makes a small amount, it was easy to double it to make more! it’s not too sweet or too strong. Tastes just like if I went out to get it!

    ★★★★★

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    • Tara says

      Sugar?? Are you even reading the recipe…there is no sugar/brown sugar in this. There is vanilla syrup and caramel sauce.

      ★★★★★

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  20. lydia alicia says

    LOVE. The measurements are perfect and tastes spot on to the actual Starbucks drink. it’s also easy too so that’s a plus, thanks for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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    • Tiffany Bolt says

      I doubled the recipe the second time I made it and it turned out better! ⅓ cup is not enough.

      ★★★★

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  25. Donna Phariss says

    I made it and brewed 1C coffee grounds to 5 C water. Put in 1-3/4 T sugar free vanilla syrup, not quite 2/3 C 2% milk and 1 C brewed coffee w/about 1 C ice! PERFECT!!

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