5-7 mins
RECIPE
Caramel Macchiato
MORE ABOUT THE RECIPE
Debuted by Starbucks in 1996, the Caramel Macchiato has been a café favorite for over two decades. Learn how to craft this coffee classic at home with this simple recipe. Make it frothy with a mix of smooth vanilla and velvety caramel for the perfect amount of sweetness. Top it off with a drizzle of caramel for a coffee that tastes as delicious as it looks.
CARAMEL MACCHIATO
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1
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0.75cup milk of choice
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1Tbsp homemade Vanilla Syrup (or storebought)
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homemade Caramel Sauce (or storebought) for garnish
HOW TO MAKE
Caramel Sauce
STEP 01
Mix and stir all ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat on medium-low for 1 minute.
STEP 02
Reduce heat to a low and simmer for 10 minutes.
STEP 03
Remove from heat. Once cooled, enjoy in your favorite Starbucks® coffee or recipe.
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
HOW TO MAKE
Caramel Macchiato
STEP 01
Pour vanilla syrup into the bottom of your mug.
STEP 02
In a separate container, froth the milk and then pour into mug.
If using the Nespresso® Aeroccino, froth milk on the medium froth setting. You can also learn how to manually froth milk with our mason jar, handheld whisk or coffee press guides.
STEP 03
Prepare 1 shot of Starbucks® Espresso Roast by Nespresso® and pour through the foam.
If you don’t have a Nespresso® machine, you can also brew 2 oz of Starbucks® Espresso Roast coffee via an espresso machine or stovetop moka pot to make espresso-like coffee.
STEP 04
Drizzle caramel sauce on top. Enjoy!
SERVE AND ENJOY
Caramel Macchiato
Sip. Enjoy. Repeat.
RECOMMENDED COFFEE
Espresso Roast
A classic and time-honored dark roast with notes of molasses and caramelized sugar that’s perfect for making classic espresso drinks.
RECOMMENDED COFFEE
Starbucks® Blonde Espresso Roast
Soft and balanced, Starbucks® Blonde Espresso Roast is extra smooth without a roasty edge, perfect for making classic espresso drinks.
RECOMMENDED COFFEE
Starbucks® Veranda Blend®
Our lightest roasted coffee with notes of toasted malt and baking chocolate.
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