Salted Caramel Mocha​

Preparation Time4 mins Difficulty LevelMedium Seasonal TagSeasonal
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Sea salt, whipped cream and caramel flavors meet in your mug for this delicious drink. With one sip, it’s easy to see why Starbucks® Salted Caramel Mocha is a café favorite. Learn how to make this sweet, salty, delicious drink at home with this recipe.

INGREDIENTS

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SERVING

- 1 serving servings +

SMOKED SEA SALT & SUGAR TOPPING

  • 0.666
    cup
    turbinado sugar
  • 0.333
    cup
    smoked sea salt

SALTED CARAMEL MOCHA

TOOLS

  • Frother

Caramel Sauce

  • 0.5|cup
    brown sugar
  • 2|Tbsp
    butter
  • 0.25|cup
    half-and-half
  • |
    Pinch of salt
HOW TO MAKE
  • 01

    Mix and stir all ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat on medium-low for 1 minute.
  • 02

    Reduce heat to a low and simmer for 10 minutes. 
  • 03

    Remove from heat. Once cooled, enjoy in your favorite Starbucks® coffee or recipe.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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HOW TO MAKE

Salted Caramel Mocha​

  • 01

    Add toffee nut syrup and dark chocolate sauce into the mug.
  • 02

    Prepare 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 stove-top moka pot to make espresso-like coffee. To learn more, read our stove-top moka pot guide here.

     

  • 03

    Stir hot espresso into chocolate and toffee nut flavorings.
  • 04

    Froth 2% milk using your preferred method. For more information on how to froth your milk, see our frothing guide here.
  • 05

    Pour frothed milk into your mug.
  • 06

    Top with whipped cream, drizzle of caramel sauce and sprinkle of smoked sea salt and sugar topping.

Caramel Sauce

  • 0.5|cup
    brown sugar
  • 2|Tbsp
    butter
  • 0.25|cup
    half-and-half
  • |
    Pinch of salt
HOW TO MAKE
  • 01

    Mix and stir all ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat on medium-low for 1 minute.
  • 02

    Reduce heat to a low and simmer for 10 minutes. 
  • 03

    Remove from heat. Once cooled, enjoy in your favorite Starbucks® coffee or recipe.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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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

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

Espresso Roast

A classic and time-honored dark roast with notes of molasses and caramelized sugar that’s perfect for making classic espresso drinks.

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