Here’s a copycat recipe for a Starbucks-style Caramel Latte, plus the caramel sauce they often use as a topping or drizzle. This version is perfect if you want to recreate that cozy, sweet, café-style drink at home.
☕ Starbucks-Style Caramel Latte
Ingredients:
1 shot of espresso (or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee)
1 cup milk (any kind—whole milk is creamiest, but oat/almond works too)
2 tablespoons caramel sauce (recipe below or store-bought)
Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Extra caramel drizzle (optional)
Instructions:
Brew your coffee or espresso.
Heat and froth the milk.
On the stove or in the microwave until hot (but not boiling).
Froth with a handheld frother, whisk, or shake in a jar.
Mix the drink.
Add caramel sauce to your mug. Pour in the espresso. Stir.
Add the frothed milk on top.
Top it off.
Add whipped cream and a caramel drizzle if you’re feeling extra.
Homemade Caramel Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt (optional, for salted caramel)
Instructions:
Melt the sugar over medium heat in a saucepan. Stir constantly until it turns golden and liquidy.
Add butter carefully—it’ll bubble up. Stir until melted.
Pour in the cream slowly while stirring. Let it boil for a minute to thicken slightly.
Add salt if desired.
Let cool before using. Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
