This is where the espresso and caramel will go. The espresso will sit on top and blend slowly into the cream layer to make a pretty gradient, ombr look. If you are making an iced caramel macchiato, the espresso should be slightly cool. Then I pour in the ice, leaving about 2 inches of room at the top. Add your vanilla syrup and milk to the glass and stir them together to combine. You can use whatever milk you choose- whole, nonfat, or even almond milk! Now it's time for the milk! I fill the glass with 1 cup of lowfat milk. If you're not using a pump, measure in about 2 tablespoons of syrup. You can also find Torani Vanilla Syrup at the grocery store or online if you don't have a Starbucks near you. If you're using a pump, put in 2 squirts of vanilla syrup. It costs about $15 for a bottle and comes with a pump. It is essential to have the milk and ice prepared in your glass ahead of time because they are what is going to "catch" your espresso shot and keep it from going "bad." I use a regular 12 oz glass and pour in 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup.ĭid you know that you can buy Starbucks' brand vanilla syrup from your local store? You'll need robust espresso, milk, ice, vanilla syrup, and caramel sauce. Here, I used espresso pods from Starbucks’ Verismo machine.Caramel macchiatos are really easy to make, you just need good quality ingredients. If you do happen to have an espresso machine or a pod-style coffee machine that can pull shots of espresso, then congrats! Just pour two shots over the icy vanilla milk mixture. Starbucks obviously uses shots of espresso pulled from a multi-thousand dollar machine that literally no one can buy, but we can make do without. If you’re using regularly brewed coffee, then I’d go with four ounces of milk to up the coffee:milk ratio. I used soy milk, but you can use whatever suits your fancy.If you’re using espresso, eight ounces of milk is perfect. STEP 2: On top of the syrup, pour in the milk of your choice. Otherwise, you can use any vanilla flavored coffee syrup Courtesy of Morgan Nielsen You can get it from any Starbucks store, as long as the store has enough on hand to spare one. I used Starbucks brand vanilla syrup, which you can get for around $12 for a one-liter bottle. Rich espresso, milk and vanilla syrup are topped with caramel for a delightfully refreshing start to your day. STEP 1: Add vanilla syrup into your cup or glass. Happy sipping! Iced Caramel Macchiato Copycat Recipe Courtesy of Morgan Nielsen With all of that being said, read on to learn the witchcraft behind this tasty beverage to save yourself a few bucks and a few minutes of standing in line by making it yourself at home. This recipe starts with a quick shortcut version of caramel sauce. #SpoonTip: Running late? Don’t want to exert the effort to mix the drink up yourself? Ask for your iced caramel macchiato “upside down.” Sure, it totally defeats the purpose of a “macchiato”, but you were probably going to do it yourself anyway. But have no fear- a few swirls of the straw and you’re all set to go. Although this idea makes a lot more sense in the hot form of the drink and you’re not really supposed to drink all of the sugary milk before you hit the espresso, it’s all about aesthetic in the iced form. The word “macchiato” means “to mark/stain” in Italian, which is why this drink is layered with milk on the bottom and the espresso on top. This will definitely make it easier on the wallet, since a bottle of could set you back $65 or more. As an added bonus, it doesn’t require any impossible to acquire syrups or sauces to make it taste like the real deal. Even though it sounds fancy, I’m here to tell you that it’s actually super simple to make at home. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University HealthierĪs a barista (and certified coffee master, thank ya very much) at Starbucks in sunny South Florida, I can confidently say that I’ve made my fair share of iced Caramel Macchiatos.
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