
Here, I used espresso pods from Starbucks’ Verismo machine. 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. Add some ice cubes by crushing or adding as a whole.

Add half a cup of cold milk to the glass. I used soy milk, but you can use whatever suits your fancy.If you’re using espresso, eight ounces of milk is perfect. Take a glass or a coffee mug or a cup of the desired choice and add 2 tablespoon vanilla syrup at the base or 2 pumps of vanilla syrup.

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. STEP 1: Add vanilla syrup into your cup or glass. Make the caramel sauce by heating a heavy bottom small pan over medium heat and add the sugar and water. Once the sugar has completely dissolved, remove from the heat and let cool. Happy sipping! Iced Caramel Macchiato Copycat Recipe Courtesy of Morgan Nielsen Make the vanilla syrup by combining all ingredients into a small saucepan over medium low heat. 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. Add cinnamon sticks and allow syrup to simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. #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. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add sugars and water, stir until sugar is melted.

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.
