Iced Caramel Macchiato (Starbucks-Style at Home)
Iced Caramel Macchiato is a bold yet creamy iced coffee drink made with vanilla-sweetened milk, strong coffee or espresso, ice, and a rich caramel drizzle. This Starbucks-style recipe is easy to make at home, customizable to your sweetness level, and delivers café-quality flavor without expensive equipment.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Tall glass
- Spoon
- Coffee maker or espresso machine
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold milk (whole, oat, almond, or soy)
- ½ tsp vanilla syrup or vanilla extract
- ice cubes (to fill glass)
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
Caramel Layer
2 | tbsp | caramel sauce
drizzle | caramel sauce | for topping
Instructions
- Pour cold milk into a tall glass and stir in vanilla syrup or vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Slowly pour cooled coffee or espresso over the ice to create visible layers.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the top of the drink.
- Serve immediately. Stir before drinking or enjoy layered.
Notes
- Use fully cooled coffee to prevent ice from melting too quickly
- Oat milk gives the closest Starbucks-style texture
- Adjust caramel and vanilla to control sweetness
- Do not stir immediately for classic macchiato layering
- Best served fresh for optimal flavor and presentation
- Use strong coffee or espresso for balanced taste
- Can be made decaf if preferred