I’ve been on a mission to skip the line at Starbucks as often as possible, and learning how to make an iced caramel macchiato was my first step to freedom! This caramel macchiato recipe is sweet, creamy, caffeinated, and easy to make in just a few short minutes. And yes, I’ve already saved a ton of money!
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Iced caramel macchiatos are my coffee shop weakness! I probably spend an ungodly amount on these babies every month, and that needed to change. It turns out that learning how to make an iced caramel macchiato was way easier than I thought. I love that I only need 4 ingredients and some ice to make this iced coffee drink!
What’s in This Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe?
- Espresso: I prefer to make this iced macchiato with espresso for a real kick of flavor and caffeine, but strongly brewed coffee will work well too. In a real pinch, you can use instant coffee, but I find the flavor to not be quite as good.
- Vanilla Coffee Syrup: I made this coffee with sugar-free vanilla syrup, but other coffee syrups will work well. Hazelnut and chocolate both work great with this drink, so feel free to experiment!
- Milk: Choose your favorite type of milk! It can be any form of dairy or non-dairy.
- Caramel Sauce: For the very best results, consider making some homemade caramel sauce.
Tips for Success
- Because the coffee is mixed with cold ingredients (ice and milk) it doesn’t have to be super cold to use, but it shouldn’t be piping hot either. Once I’ve made the coffee, I like to just pop it in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes to cool it down before using.
- I use Starbucks vanilla coffee syrup, but don’t worry if you don’t have any! To make a vanilla simple syrup:
- Combine ½ cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of water, and 1 vanilla bean (split in half lengthwise) in a small saucepan set over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar has dissolved. Then, set it aside to cool for 30 minutes.
- Remove the vanilla bean and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
How to Store and Reheat
Here’s the deal – you’ll want to enjoy this homemade iced macchiato immediately! You can make the espresso shot ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a few hours, but I don’t recommend assembling the drink until you’re ready to serve it.
Serving Suggestions
Good morning! Start your day off right with more of my favorite Starbucks copycat recipes like Starbucks copycat egg bites and cranberry bliss bars.
5-Star Review
“It turned out so good, thank you for sharing your recipe!” -Cassi
How to Make an Iced Caramel Macchiato
Ingredients
- Ice enough to fill the glass
- ½ cup milk
- 2 shots espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 1 pump vanilla coffee syrup or 1 teaspoon of vanilla simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice and top with milk.
- Add the espresso and vanilla syrup to a glass and mix to combine.
- Drizzle the top with caramel sauce and enjoy. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make an Iced Caramel Macchiato Step by Step
Pour the Milk: Fill a glass with ice and top with ½ cup of milk.
Add the Coffee: Add 2 shots of espresso and 1 pump of vanilla syrup to a glass and mix to combine.
Top and Serve: Drizzle the top with 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce and enjoy. Serve immediately.
It turned out so good, thank you for sharing your recipe!
very very good