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Iced caramel macchiato is a delicious coffee treat full of creamy caramel, just like your local coffee shop serves.
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Table of Contents
  1. What’s In This Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe?
  2. Iced Macchiato Substitutions And Additions
  3. How To Make An Iced Caramel Macchiato
  4. How To Serve Caramel Macchiato Iced
  5. Storing This Caramel Macchiato Recipe
  6. Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe
  7. Iced Caramel Macchiato FAQs
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This easy iced caramel macchiato coffee is a sinfully indulgent treat on a hot day. Your favorite coffee is blended with sweet caramel syrup, poured over ice, and topped with a velvety caramel drizzle — a game-changer to your morning java habit or afternoon pick-me-up.

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What’s In This Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe?

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This drink is a delicious combination of coffee, milk, and caramel syrup.

The first sip is a refreshing mixture of creamy milk and coffee, while the caramel adds an extra layer of decadence that will leave you feeling indulgent.

As you continue to sip on this delicious treat, you’ll notice that the flavors meld together even more, creating a perfect balance of sweet and creamy flavors.

You’ll need:

For The Caramel Macchiato Syrup:

  • ½ cup of simple syrup
  • ¼ cup of caramel topping or try our homemade caramel sauce
  • ¼ cup of sweetened condensed milk

PRO TIP:

Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water.

In a saucepan, bring equal parts water and sugar to a boil, stirring continuously until the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from heat, funnel into a glass or plastic container with a lid, and let cool completely before use.

You can make a large batch of simple syrup and store it in the fridge once cooled for up to a month so that it is ready to use and you don’t have to make it fresh every time.

For The Macchiato:

  • Ice
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons of caramel macchiato syrup (from above)
  • Cold pre-brewed coffee, instant coffee, or instant espresso

Iced Macchiato Substitutions And Additions

COFFEE: You can use your favorite flavored coffee as long as it pairs well with the caramel sauce. If caffeine isn’t your thing, but you still want to indulge, decaf coffee could be substituted for caffeinated.

MILK: For a dairy-free option, substitute soy, almond, or coconut milk in place of the condensed milk in the syrup. Low-fat milk could also be used instead of condensed milk for a lower-fat version of the drink.

ICE: If you would like to serve this drink warm, simply leave out the ice and use the hot brewed coffee in place of the chilled equivalent.

How To Make An Iced Caramel Macchiato

This drink comes together in two parts. First, you will make the caramel syrup, which will leave you with more than enough to make more than one drink.

STEP ONE: Combine the simple syrup, caramel topping, and condensed milk and mix well.

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Put syrup in a squeeze bottle for easy dispensing and storage.

syrup ingredients being combined

STEP TWO: Fill a mug or mug-sized glass with ice.

STEP THREE: Add the caramel macchiato syrup to the glass of ice.

coffee being poured over ice

STEP FOUR: Fill the remainder of the mug with cold pre-brewed coffee, instant coffee, or instant espresso.

STEP FIVE: Stir well.

PRO TIP:

If an even creamier drink is desired, add a tablespoon of cream or milk.

drink in a glass jar being stirred with a spoon

How To Serve Caramel Macchiato Iced

Drink promptly, while still cold, with a slice of our coffee cake on the side. For an even more indulgent treat, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

For a heartier option, why not go for a breakfast sandwich or bagel with cream cheese?

For another heavenly coffee treat, try our homemade pumpkin spice latte, or for a coffee-free drink, how about our frozen hot chocolate?

Storing This Caramel Macchiato Recipe

Whether you want to make this refreshing beverage ahead of time or store it in the fridge for a few days, we’ll walk you through all the details.

IN THE FRIDGE: The caramel macchiato syrup can be stored in an airtight container or squeeze bottle in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

MAKE-AHEAD: You can store brewed coffee in the fridge for up to a week, making this an even quicker treat to mix up.

IN THE FREEZER: This drink needs to be made to order, and other than the syrup, which can be stored in the fridge, none of the components can be frozen.

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Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe

This homemade iced caramel macchiato is a delectable beverage with only a few ingredients. Make this staple coffeehouse-style drink in the comfort of your own home to quench your thirst any time of the year.

Iced Caramel Macchiato FAQs

What is simple syrup?

Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water. You can make it quickly by following these directions:

In a saucepan, bring equal parts water and sugar to a boil, stirring continuously until the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from the heat, funnel it into a glass or plastic container with a lid, and let it cool completely before use.

You can make a large batch of simple syrup and store it in the fridge once cooled for up to a month so that it is ready to use and you don’t have to make it fresh every time.

Can I store the caramel macchiato syrup in the fridge?

The caramel macchiato syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to four weeks. If you are planning to enjoy this drink frequently, whip up a double batch so that it is ready to go when you are thirsty.

Can I make a hot version of this beverage?

You can easily turn this into a hot drink by omitting the ice cubes. Add the syrup to your hot coffee for a delightful fancy coffee treat.

Is iced caramel macchiato strong?

An iced caramel macchiato is stronger than a latte but not as strong as other coffee drinks.

What’s the difference between an iced latte and an iced macchiato?

There’s a difference in the kind of milk used with an iced latte using low-fat milk and an iced macchiato using heavier milk or cream, plus the iced macchiato gets an extra shot of espresso, and the two iced coffees are layered differently.

Is iced caramel macchiato sweet?

An iced caramel macchiato is on the sweeter side due to the syrup that is made from simple syrup, caramel sauce, and condensed milk.

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Caramel Iced Macchiato

5 from 1 vote
Iced caramel macchiato is a delicious coffee treat full of creamy caramel, just like your local coffee shop serves.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

Caramel Macchiato Syrup

  • ½ cup simple syrup (see notes for instructions to make this syrup)
  • ¼ cup caramel topping
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk

Caramel Macchiato

  • Ice
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons caramel macchiato syrup (from above)
  • cold pre-brewed coffee, instant coffee, or instant espresso

Instructions
 

  • Combine simple syrup, caramel topping, and sweetened condensed milk and mix well to make the caramel macchiato syrup.
  • Fill mug or mug-sized glass with ice.
  • Add the caramel macchiato syrup to the glass of ice.
  • Fill the remainder of the mug with cold pre-brewed coffee, instant coffee, or instant espresso.
  • Stir well.

Notes

  • Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water.
    • In a saucepan, bring equal parts water and sugar to a boil, stirring continuously until the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from heat, funnel into a glass or plastic container with a lid, and let cool completely before use.
    • You can make a large batch of simple syrup and store it in the fridge once cooled for up to a month so that it is ready to use and you don’t have to make it fresh every time.
  • Put syrup in a squeeze bottle for easy dispensing and storage.
  • If an even creamier drink is desired, add a tablespoon of cream or milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 942kcal | Carbohydrates: 228g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 165g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 6mg
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    • Layne Kangas says

      Hi, Barbara – you can buy the simple syrup at the store already prepared. If you’d like to make homemade, Google has a lot of great options for doing so, we don’t have a recipe for it on the site. Enjoy!

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