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, velvety caramel flavors and the perfect amount of sweetness. Top it off with a drizzle of caramel for a coffee that tastes as delicious as it looks.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
INGREDIENTS
- 1 shot espresso
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 Tbsp Starbucks® Vanilla Syrup
- Caramel sauce
How to Make a Caramel Macchiato
STEP ONE
Prepare 1 shot of espresso.
- We recommend brewing Starbucks® Espresso Roast via an espresso machine. If you don’t have an espresso machine, you can use a Stovetop Moka Pot to make espresso-like coffee.
- You can also brew Starbucks® By Nespresso Espresso Roast capsules for authentic café-style espresso.
STEP TWO
Froth the milk. If using the Nespresso® Aeroccino, froth milk on the medium froth setting.
STEP THREE
Pour the Starbucks® Vanilla Syrup into the bottom of your mug.
STEP FOUR
Fill your mug ¾ full with milk and then fill the remaining ¼ with foam.
STEP FIVE
Pour espresso shot through milk and milk foam.
STEP SIX
Drizzle caramel sauce on top.
STEP SEVEN
Enjoy.
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