A layered iced drink that's as beautiful as it is delicious — vanilla syrup and milk at the bottom, espresso in the middle, and a caramel drizzle on top. The name 'macchiato' here is used loosely (it's really a layered latte), but the drink has become a coffee shop staple for good reason.
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso (chilled)
- 2 oz vanilla syrup
- 8 oz cold milk
- Ice cubes
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
- Tall glass (16 oz)
Flavor Notes
Step by Step
- 1
Fill a tall glass to the top with ice cubes.
- 2
Drizzle caramel syrup around the inside of the glass for a decorative effect.
- 3
Pour the vanilla syrup into the bottom of the glass.
- 4
Add the cold milk and stir gently to combine with the vanilla.
- 5
Pull two shots of espresso and let them cool slightly.
- 6
Slowly pour the espresso over the back of a spoon onto the milk — it will float and create a layered effect.
- 7
Finish with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce on top.
- 8
Serve with a straw so drinkers can see the layers before mixing.
