How to Make Starbucks Caramel Macchiato at Home - Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Copycat Recipe

Kai Jordan

Cook Time 7

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Espresso machine (if you don't have this machine, a stovetop Moka pot or a Nespresso espresso roast will do)
Milk frother

Prepare your 1 shot of espresso. Brew your Starbucks Espresso Roast using an espresso machine, a stovetop Moka pot, or a Nespresso.
Froth your milk. I prefer the 2% whole milk, but you can use the other milk options. If you're using a Nespresso Aeroccino, use the medium froth setting to froth the milk.
Add the Vanilla Syrup into your cup. Make sure it's the first to get into the bottom of the cup.
Fill your cup ¾ full with milk and let it settle for 30 seconds, then fill the remaining ¼ space with the milk foam.
Gently pour your ground espresso shot through the milk and milk foam. This is what will give your drink its cute layered appearance.
Finally, top with drizzled caramel sauce and whipped cream (optional). If you want it to be a true Starbucks, use the Starbucks signature 7 x 7 crosshatch pattern and 2 circles.

Any preferred dark roast will do if you can't use the Starbucks Signature Espresso. Alternatively, you can buy the Starbucks roast espresso.
You can also buy syrups at Starbucks to get a true caramel macchiato.
If you don't have an espresso machine to steam and froth your milk, you can use a normal milk frother or just do it by hand.
If you wish to reduce your drink's sweetness, you can make your own vanilla syrup and caramel sauce and control sugar quantity.
You can reduce the calorie content of your drink by reducing the amount of whipped cream or avoiding it at all. Alternatively, use no-fat milk and skim milk.