Espresso shots are poured on top of the milk to make a caramel macchiato. The order the ingredients go into the cup is what makes a Starbucks caramel macchiato different than classic coffeehouse macchiatos. Think of the gooey caramel sauce as the “missing” pump of syrup. This is because it has caramel drizzle on top. It’s interesting to note, a caramel macchiato gets one less pump of flavored syrup compared to other espresso drinks of the same size. Unlike most traditional Starbucks espresso drinks that are made with just espresso or espresso and milk, a caramel macchiato is sweetened with vanilla syrup and topped with a buttery layer of caramel sauce. Starbucks Signature Dark Roast EspressoĬaramel macchiatos are layered drinks that combine vanilla, milk, espresso and caramel sauce.RELATED: 19 Starbucks Caramel Drinks: Menu Favorites & More What’s in a Caramel MacchiatoĪ caramel macchiato from Starbucks has four ingredients. Due to its extreme popularity, caramel macchiatos became part of the permanent Starbucks drink menu. Interestingly, the Caramel Macchiato first appeared on the Starbucks menu in 1996 as a temporary offering to celebrate the chain’s 25th anniversary. This drink ranks as one of the most popular Starbucks cold coffee drinks of all time.In the case of a caramel macchiato at Starbucks, espresso shots are poured over the milk, thus marking the milk with a stain of espresso. Macchiato means stained or marked in Italian.The amount of caffeine ranges from 75 mg for a short or tall beverage, up to 225 mg for a venti iced caramel macchiato. A Starbucks Caramel Macchiato is a layered espresso beverage that is made of vanilla syrup, milk, espresso and caramel sauce.
Ice – I like to use really small ice cubes or even crushed ice for drinks like this.Espresso – a full-bodied, fresh brewed espresso is perfect for this recipe.If you’re a caramel fanatic you could probably use all caramel syrup instead of using any vanilla…but you’d have to be a serious caramel lover!
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I opted for ultra-filtered fat free milk for the extra protein and less fat.
If you’re sipping sans straw and have not mixed your drink, you’ll definitely notice a difference. The only real difference is how they’re built – for a latte the espresso is at the bottom of the cup, but for a macchiato, the espresso is poured over top of the milk. What’s the difference between an iced macchiato and an iced latte, you may ask? Well…not much. If you want to make it more like the real thing, skip the caramel syrup mixed in the drink and instead drizzle a bit of caramel sauce on top before serving. My macro friendly version of this Starbucks classic has just 85 calories per 16 oz serving, compared to the Starbucks version which has 250 calories for the same size! Is it as rich and caramel-y as the original? Of course not, but it’s a pretty good dupe that’s easy to make at home. Happy weekend, everyone! I’m kicking off this soon-to-be steamy 95° DC day with a cool and refreshing Macro-Friendly Iced Caramel Macchiato.
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