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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.
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!
Ingredients
- Vanilla Syrup
- Ice
- Milk
- Espresso
- Caramel Sauce
How To Make
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).
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!
More Homemade Starbucks Recipes
- Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew Recipe
- Copycat Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte
- Copycat Starbucks Matcha Espresso Fusion
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Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato
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
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★★★★★4.7 from 19 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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Kelly says
This tasted amazing and was seriously so easy to make. 100.
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Loree Durand says
I would like to have the recipe for hot caramel macchiato
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Sehaj says
Literally just don’t add ice- and use warm milk
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Sherri says
Just like Starbucks. Thank you
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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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Marlene Fanucchi says
yummy recipes thanks
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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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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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Mandy says
Hi, does the espresso need to cool off or go right in?
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Jessica Pinney says
I pour mine right in.
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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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Bailee says
Nespresso machine has Starbucks espresso pods. From the dark roast to the blonde 🤗
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Jessica Pinney says
We use a De’Longhi Espresso machine. We’ve had it a few years now and can’t imagine life without it! Check out our post “what coffee beans should I buy?” to see some of our coffee suggestions.
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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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Leah says
Does it have to be a specific milk? Can I use almond milk or something else that you recommend?
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Brittany says
Same question, following for answer
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Keith says
You can use any milk. I always ordered almond milk at Starbucks and I use it at home for this too. Works perfectly.
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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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melissa says
I love starBucks sooooo much I have it all the time on the weekends when I dont have school!!
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Cc says
its soo good
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makaylynn rose keller says
Can you tell me the measurements for this recipe without the ice?
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Claudette Wright says
If I do coffee instead of espresso do I pour in hot or let cool off
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Jessica Pinney says
I would let it cool a little bit, if possible. If it’s really hot it will melt the ice fast and your drink will become watery.
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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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mark says
how much vanilla syrup do I put and how much sugar for brown sugar??
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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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relio says
omg ur the best this smacks
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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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Sarah Juttner says
Is 1/3 cup milk a misprint? I tried it and it was definitely off.
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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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Lydia Anchondo says
If I have a keurig what setting of coffee should use? Small, medium
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Sue says
Wow!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Kay says
Had my first one the other day and it was great. Woodstock va 22664
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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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Sunshine says
Made this and it was yummy❤️
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Abi Campbell says
i no i be gettin them all the time at McDonald’s 😋😋😋
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Renee says
Sorry but this was not very good
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Abi Campbell says
This sh*tz be smackin
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Carol Bender says
I love this recipe it taste exactly like the coffee shops make. Thank you so much for sharing
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Romeline Romeo says
My favourite drinks thank you for sharing this recipe.
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Maria Mercedes says
Hi! Can I get the measurements for a 22 oz. glass? Thank you!
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