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iced cold brew caramel coffee

My favorite kind of coffee is vanilla flavored, and I like it sweet. REAL sweet. I am one of those people that like a large cream-to-coffee ratio. It’s not too much, but more than the suggested serving size.

At home, I brew Van Houtte French Vanilla Coffee in my Keurig and add a sizable amount of French vanilla creamer. It’s the perfect vanilla taste without tasting artificial. Using a flavored creamer saves me from adding sugar. That’s a win in my book!

Side Note: Make sure to descale your Keurig machine regularly to ensure optimal flavor.

At places like Starbucks, I still get a Cafe Vanilla Frappuccino or an Iced Caramel Macchiato for the sweet vanilla coffee taste. Both of these have the taste I’m going for but aren’t always the friendliest with my pocketbook.

To save some money, I tried to make a homemade Vanilla Frappuccino, like the bottled kind. I could never get the right taste despite the recipes I found on Pinterest.

They ended up tasting more like a Caramel Macchiato to me but without the yummy caramel. It had me thinking about my Caramel Pecan Pie Bars, Caramel DeLites Mini Pies, and anything and everything caramel. Caramel was on the brain, so I HAD to scrap that thought and decided to make an Iced Cold Brew Caramel Macchiato instead. I was thrilled by the results. Deliciousness in a glass, I tell ya!

Using Cold Brew Coffee

You guessed it: I used cold-brewed coffee to make my iced caramel macchiato. It’s called Cold Brew Kitchen, but any cold-brewed espresso will work.

Cold brewing coffee couldn’t be simpler. Just throw the coffee in a glass jar with water and steep for 12-24 hours. The result is amazing. You get a delicious coffee concentrate that is mellow and not bitter at all. I dare say it’s even a bit sweet on its own.

cold brew Caramel Macchiato

I can’t stand coffee that is too acidic. The bitter taste is not for me, but cold brewing alleviates this. Cold Brew Kitchen’s Elite Espresso Blend is everything an expresso should be – smooth and oh-so rich with an intense flavor but with no bite. It’s perfect!

I think cold brewing made my Iced Caramel Macchiato even better than Starbucks because I am not a fan of the bite. Not at all.

Cold Brew Kitchen’s Elite Espresso Blend is now my go-to coffee for this recipe! I love I can make a batch of this, and it will last a couple of weeks in the refrigerator.

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Iced Cold Brew Caramel Macchiato

Caramel Macchiato drink
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Iced Cold Brew Caramel Macchiato

A delicious cold layered coffee drink with espresso, vanilla syrup, milk, and of course caramel. A sweet, mellow treat for any time of day!
Course Drinks
Servings 1 person

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk cold
  • 1.5 tbsp vanilla syrup
  • 1/3 cup strong coffee cold brew espresso
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1-3 tbsp caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Start by cold brewing your coffee. Pour a 12oz. bag of coffee into a glass container. Add 7-10 cups water to the coffee. Let steep at room temperature for 12-24 hours. Strain coffee into another container through a mesh bag or filter. Chill in refrigerator until cold.

  2. Once your coffee is brewed and chilled, pour the vanilla syrup into a 16oz glass. Drizzle the sides of the glass with caramel. Add cold milk, then ice. Lastly, add the coffee. Drizzle caramel sauce on top. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Using a Cold Brew System works great for this recipe too!

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  4. 5 stars
    I haven’t had a “good” coffee in so long. Since I don’t have an espresso maker with the foam attachment I just figured that specialized drinks weren’t anything I could make. I’ve bought the pre-made single serve store bottles but they are very pricey for the lackluster taste. This is an excellent sounding recipe for one of my favorite coffee shop picks. I’ve never heard of that brand either but you definitely had me at “low acidic”. I’ll be making these a lot. Thanks for the great recipe.

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  11. I didn’t know they made cold-brewed coffee – I figured you made it hot then let it get cold… Hmm. The things you learn!

    Mishelle G

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  12. This looks amazing. Add a little whipped cream and caramel around the rim of the cup for a fun garnish.

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  14. 5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this recipe. This is my favorite drink to get at our local coffee shop. A few drinks a week adds up. This is definitely worth trying!

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  15. 5 stars
    I definitely had to pin this delicious relaxing drink! I too love dairy products in my coffee ☕️ That way I don’t have to use sugar, being a Diabetic. I haven’t used Cold Brew Coffee yet, but I think I am over due! I am so happy that there are a lot more coffee choices to choose from. Thank you for sharing!

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  17. 5 stars
    Yum! This sounds delicious, I would definitely love to be able to drink these at home! I can’t wait to make one, thank you so much for sharing the recipe. 🙂

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  20. I love iced coffees. My favorites are vanilla and caramel also. I bought an ice coffee toddy a number of years ago and it does well. However when I was emptying the grounds last year the filter must have come out with the grounds because I never found it. I’ve seen the French press but haven’t talked to anyone having yet.

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  21. This looks so good! I absolutely need a little bit of coffee with my flavored creamer. No, seriously. I love coffee, espresso, whatever you name it. But I cannot drink it black. Anything mocha is my absolute favorite.

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  23. This is one of my favorite Starbucks drinks. Who knew it could be so easy to DIY?! And caramel syrup on top is a MUST! 😉

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  24. I love that this is so much more cost effective than going to Starbucks! I’m not a fan of overly acidic and bitter coffee either, which is why I love lots of flavor and sugar. This looks delicious! And cold brew…yum. I’ve been craving it a lot lately!

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  28. I don’t often drink coffee but when I do it is always black. This looks like a really nice brew to serve to guests though and looks easy to whip up!

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  29. this looks so fabulous I’m almost annoyed that I don’t like coffee. My hubby does though, so I’ll make it for him.

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  30. I’ve never heard of this before. I’m not a fan of brewing my own iced anything because it never tastes as good. I will have to check this out however and see if I’ll like it. Better than Starbucks you say?

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  31. I absolutely HATE the taste and smell of coffee so this is a definite no for me. However I know some of my friends spend $$ at starbucks for these. so I’ll share with them so they can save!

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  34. That sounds so good. I love that I can make it right at home and save tons of money at Starbucks.

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  35. Hi Krystle, that caramel macchiato looks decadent. I’m sure there will be many people thrilled to know how to make this at home and save the $5-7 at Starbucks. Way more cost effective I’m sure.

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