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Iced caramel latte topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle served in a tall glass.

Iced Caramel Latte – 5-Minute Starbucks Copycat Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Make your favorite Starbucks-style Iced Caramel Latte at home in just minutes! This refreshing and creamy drink combines rich espresso, cold milk, caramel syrup, and ice — the perfect café treat for warm days.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

  • 120 ml fresh milk (whole or oat milk)
  • 60 ml strong espresso
  • 20 ml caramel syrup
  • Ice cubes (enough to fill the glass)
  • 15 ml whipped cream (optional)
  • Extra caramel drizzle for topping

Equipment

  • Tall glass (350–400 ml)
  • Espresso machine or moka pot
  • Long spoon for stirring
  • Reusable straw
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Brew the espresso:Prepare a strong espresso using your coffee machine or moka pot. Let it cool slightly for 1–2 minutes.
    Brewing espresso for iced caramel latte using a moka pot in a cozy kitchen.
  2. Add caramel syrup:Pour the caramel syrup into the bottom of your glass. This gives the drink its signature sweetness and flavor.
    Pouring caramel syrup into a tall glass for homemade iced caramel latte.
  3. Add ice and milk:Fill the glass with ice cubes, then pour in cold milk over the caramel syrup.
    Pouring cold milk into a tall glass filled with ice cubes for iced caramel latte.
  4. Add espresso:Gently pour the espresso shot over the milk — it will create a beautiful layered effect.
    Pouring espresso over milk and ice to create layered iced caramel latte.
  5. Finish and serve:Top with whipped cream and drizzle with extra caramel. Stir before drinking and enjoy your homemade Starbucks-style treat!
    Iced caramel latte topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle served in a tall glass.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use oat milk or almond milk.
Add vanilla syrup for extra aroma.
To make it stronger, add an extra espresso shot.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less caramel syrup.