Iced caramel macchiato: A sweet and exciting coffee
When it's hot, there's nothing quite like a refreshing iced caramel macchiato to brighten your day.
Equipment
- 1 Espresso machine or coffee maker
- 1 Milk frother or blender or whisk
- 1 glass or 8oz mug
- 1 spoon
Ingredients
- 1 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong coffee
- 4 oz milk
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 2 tbsp caramel syrup
Instructions
- For a bold flavor use two shots of espresso, or make 1/2 cup of strong coffee
- Leave the coffee to cool
- While the coffee is cooling, add the caramel syrup and stir to mix
- When the coffee is cool, froth the chilled milk to create a creamy foam
- Put the ice cubes into a glass or mug
- Pour over the coffee and caramel syrup
- Add the milk slowly so that it forms a layer on top of the espresso. Finally, top off the macchiato with another drizzle of caramel syrup
- The result is a rich and flavorful coffee that is perfect for enjoying on its own or with a sweet treat. Plus its warm weather friendly
Notes
Top Tips
- Use good-quality, freshly ground coffee beans and a good espresso machine for the best tasting espresso.
- Don't worry if you haven't got an espresso machine - just check out my guide to making espresso without an espresso machine.
- If you are using dairy milk, make sure to use one that will froth well. Check out my guide to the best dairy milks. For non-dairy milks, I like to use a barista oat milk. It's rich and creamy with a great flavor. Plus it is super simple to get a velvety foam. Check out my guide to best non-dairy milks. NB I wrote these two guides when making lattes, but the idea is the same - you want to froth milk to get a creamy velvety finish.
- It is surprisingly easy to froth cold milk. You can use whatever equipment you have available. I often use a hand blender. It's quick and easy to get the result you need.
- Drizzle some extra caramel sauce on top for the perfect finishing touch, swirling it in a spiral or zigzag pattern for an eye-catching presentation.
- For variations, try using salted caramel sauce (check out my easy-follow salted caramel syrup recipe) for a salted caramel twist, or experiment with different milk alternatives, such as almond, soy, or oat milk, for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 231mgSugar: 29gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 0.04mg
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