11 Reviews of Caramel Macchiato

From: Jenaiyah

On Dec 7, 2004

As a former Starbucks barista, I have one suggestion to add for a truly authentic "copycat" Caramel Macchiato. The shots of espresso need to be added after the steamed milk. The actual recipe for the Grande CM is 4 pumps vanilla syrup, add steamed milk with a bit of foam on the top, add double shot of espresso, and then make a criss-cross pattern on top of the foam with the caramel. Hope this helps.

From: Annie H

On Nov 15, 2004

Here's a note from a former barrista: in a 16 ounce cup, put 2 ounces of vanilla syrup (I like DaVinci) and 2 shot glasses of fresh-made espresso (25 second pull, if you can. the espresso should be a rich caramel color) Steam you milk and work up a froth. If you have a steamer on your espresso machine, hold it in the milk so that when it's on it incorporates air very gradually until your milk is double its original volume. It's very important to incorporate SMALL amounts of air SMOOTHLY so you end up with super silky foam. Put the steamer all the way in the milk so that it "rolls", or so that it's aimed toward the bottom of your steaming jug. Heat until it's 170 degrees. Let it sit for about a minute so the foam seperates. Use a large spoon to strain milk into your cup leaving about 1"-1.5" inches of space at the top. Fill in the rest of the space with foam. Use a spoon or a container with a small opening to gently put caramel on the top of the foam. Thin lines are important or it'll all sink to the bottom before you have a chance to serve it.

From: Chef #184240

On Dec 31, 2004

Jenaiyah, Your recipe was perfect. I just tried it with my new espresso machine and it was great! Cameron

From: JamesDean'sGirl

On Oct 11, 2003

Thank you so much for this recipe!!!! It came out great for DH and me--we added more caramel because we are fiends of it! And this is all the more greater because it doesn't cost about $8 for 2 cups!!!

From: Chef #187980

On Jan 15, 2005

Used my Cappaccino machine for the first time using this recipe. Awesome flavor! This is easy to make and is so much like the starbucks brand I order in the mall! Thanks for the recipe. I encourage everyone to try it, you'll love it!

From: Heather Sullivan

On Sep 10, 2004

This really does taste like the stuff from Starbucks! I only have an italian espresso pot so I microwaved my milk in a pyrex jug for 2 1/2 minutes or so in my (fairly low powered) microwave and used a plunger frother. The only glass big enough for this was a pint glass!

From: Mamakhan

On May 29, 2007

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From: frozen_rain

On Jan 3, 2009

Delicious! I made this for my mom to "warm her up". We had the vanilla syrup from Starbucks and I used Smucker's Caramel syrup for the caramel part. I followed the former barista's method. Perfect!

From: Carolight

On Feb 10, 2008

this is sooooooooo great!! the vanilla syrup is just perfect! thanks so much, now i can have my favorite coffe every day right at home!

From: Eldeevee

On Dec 29, 2007

I am a Starbuck's junkie and this is my drink of preference there. This is sooooo good! I still buy my vanilla syrup, as I thought that the recipe you provided was thicker than the commercial brands, but that is just a preference. Thank you for posting this recipe and saving me lots and lots of money.