Iced caramel macchiato
most popular espresso-based Starbucks drinks. Rich espresso shots, milk, coffee-flavored ice cubes, and a hint of vanilla topped with caramel sauce is a great refreshing drinks.
How to modify this recipe to make a caramel latte
Increase milk and skip the vanilla syrup.
Can I skip the vanilla syrup?
To get Starbucks taste iced drink I would recommend vanilla.
Milk
I have used 2% milk. You can use whole-fat, fat-free, vanilla, soy, or almond milk.
Espresso
Traditionally Starbucks uses espresso. We generally make south Indian filter coffee at home so I used it. You can also mix 1 tablespoon of instant coffee powder to 1/4 cup of hot water and make coffee.
Milk addition - Is Caramel Macchiato different from a caramel latte?
milk goes in first, then the espresso for a caramel macchiato. In a caramel latte, the espresso goes in first, then the frothed milk.
Caramel sauce
For the best flavor, Use a good quality flowing consistency caramel sauce.
Should I add sugar
Caramel contains sugar so I didn’t add additional sugar. You can add little sugar according to your taste
Skinny iced caramel macchiato
Use zero-calorie caramel sauce and vanilla syrup. Also, replace regular milk with almond milk.
Should I mix caramel macchiato?
No, you shouldn’t mix your iced macchiato. When we sip coffee its components are meant to enjoy in order.
Hot caramel macchiato
Skip ice and use hot milk instead of cold milk. Follow the rest of the steps.
Can I use regular ice?
Yes, you can add regular ice but if you are a coffee lover like me try this extra step, I am sure you will love this version more than regular caramel macchiato.
BEVERAGES
Caramel based recipes
Ingredients
Coffee flavored ice
1/4 cup coffee decoction or espresso shots 1/2 teaspoon caramel sauce 1/8 teaspoon vanilla syrup
Iced caramel macchiato
1 teaspoon vanilla syrup 3/4 cup cold milk 2 iced coffee cubes 1/2 tablespoon strong coffee decoction | espresso 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
How to make Starbucks caramel macchiato with step-by-step pictures
First mix coffee decoction, caramel sauce, and vanilla syrup
Transfer to an ice tray and freeze
Add vanilla syrup to the coffee mug first, then milk, ice, and coffee decoction on top
Finally, Drizzle caramel sauce
Optionally add regular ice cubes accordingly to your taste and serve immediately
