Starbucks Caramel Macchiato

5 from 1 vote

A recreation of a classic Starbucks drink, made the same way Starbucks does.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: serving (16 ounces)

Author: Jee Choe, Certified Tea Sommelier

Froth milk.
Frothed milk can be made using an electric milk frother. Another method is to simmer milk on the stovetop, pour it into a French press, then pump the plunger a few times to create froth.
1 ¼ cups 2% milk
Put vanilla syrup into a cup. Pour in frothed milk. Add espresso shots.
Use 2 Nespresso espresso capsules or 1 double espresso capsule.
2 tablespoons vanilla syrup, 2 capsules Nespresso Starbucks espresso
Drizzle caramel sauce on top.
2 teaspoons caramel sauce

1 shot of espresso = 1 Nespresso espresso capsule
To make a 16 ounce (grande) Starbucks drink, you’ll need 2 Nespresso espresso or ristretto capsules. You can also use 1 double espresso capsule.
Starbucks makes theirs with 2% milk but you can use any milk you like.
If you don’t have an espresso machine or a Nespresso, you can use instant coffee. Combine 1 tablespoon of instant coffee and ¼ cup hot water to replace the 2 shots of espresso in the recipe.
Make a batch of homemade vanilla syrup ahead of time. It'll keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
The drink is intended to be layered and not mixed together. Drink it as it, without stirring. You'll taste the caramel drizzle with the milk first, then get more of the espresso as you keep sipping.