Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Copycat Recipe
This Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Copycat recipe lets you recreate the beloved coffeehouse favorite right at home with simple ingredients and easy steps. Enjoy a creamy, sweet vanilla latte with rich espresso and a luscious caramel drizzle in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Milk and Syrup
- 1 ½ cups 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
Espresso
- 2 capsules Nespresso Starbucks espresso (or 2 espresso shots)
Topping
- 2 teaspoons caramel sauce
Instructions
- Froth the Milk: Use an electric milk frother to froth the 2% milk until creamy and foamy. Alternatively, heat the milk gently on the stovetop until hot but not boiled, then pour it into a French press and pump the plunger up and down several times to create froth.
- Combine Vanilla and Milk: Pour the vanilla syrup into your serving cup, then add the frothed milk, allowing the foam to sit on top.
- Add the Espresso: Brew 2 shots of espresso using 2 Nespresso Starbucks espresso capsules or a double espresso machine. Slowly pour the espresso over the frothed milk and vanilla mixture to create distinct layers.
- Drizzle Caramel Sauce: Finish your caramel macchiato by drizzling 2 teaspoons of caramel sauce over the top of the foam for a sweet, rich finish.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, high-quality espresso capsules or freshly brewed espresso shots.
- You can substitute 2% milk with your preferred milk like almond, oat, or whole milk.
- If you don’t have vanilla syrup, you can add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup as a substitute.
- Adjust caramel drizzle quantity to your sweetness preference.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
