Description
A simple, creamy iced caramel macchiato recipe that uses easy-to-find ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make. Perfect for upgrading your morning coffee routine with a delicious coffeehouse-style drink at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) strong brewed coffee or espresso
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole milk recommended, or 2%/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 to 1½ cups ice cubes
- Optional: 1 teaspoon sweetener (simple syrup, honey, or sugar substitute)
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of coffee or pull a double shot of espresso. Let it cool slightly.
- In a glass or separate cup, combine cold milk, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons caramel sauce. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Fill a tall glass with 1 to 1½ cups of ice cubes.
- Slowly pour the caramel-milk mixture over the ice.
- Gently pour the cooled coffee or espresso over the milk and ice to create layered effect. Drizzle extra caramel sauce on top if desired.
- Stir gently before drinking or sip layered to enjoy the flavors separately.
Notes
Use cold milk straight from the fridge to keep the drink refreshing and prevent caramel from melting into the coffee too fast. Let coffee cool before pouring over ice to avoid watering down. Warm caramel sauce slightly if too thick. For a dairy-free version, substitute oat, almond, or coconut milk. To make it hot, skip ice and warm the caramel-milk mixture before adding hot coffee.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12-16
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 6
Keywords: iced caramel macchiato, caramel coffee, iced coffee recipe, easy coffee drinks, homemade macchiato, caramel macchiato recipe