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.