Starbucks Coffee Drink Recipes

The Caramel Macchiato is one of the staples on the menu at Starbucks. It tastes delicious on ice, or as a hot latte. It's simple to make with Stabrucks syrups, or you can make your own caramel sauce if you prefer. This recipe in particular has won a lot of praise, and is simple to make.

Ingredients for Caramel Macchiato

- 3 Fresh Brewed Shots of espresso
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup whole milk (whole milk steams the best!)

Directions:

1. Pour the fresh brewed shots of espresso and caramel sauce together into the serving mug. Stir until throughly mixed, or if your prefer, leave it as is like Starbucks sometimes does. Add the vanilla to the mixture and stir.

2. Steam the whole milk until very frothy, but not burnt.

3. Pour the liquid from the milk, holding the froth back with a spoon, into the espresso mixture. Top with the remaining froth. Drizzle extra caramel sauce on top if desired.

This recipe couldn't be easier if you have an espresso machine. Here are the ingredients you will need:

• Milk: 2%, whole, skim, whatever you prefer


• Fresh brewed espresso, at least two shots


• Starbucks original syrup, or sugar


• Ice, preferably smaller cubes


• Tall glass or travel mug if on the go


• Straw (optional but recommended!)

1. Pump 2-3 squirts of flavored syrup into the cup/mug, or place desired amount of sugar into bottom of cup (1 tablespoon is a good amount).


2. Prepare espresso, then pour espresso into the cup.


3. Stir espresso and flavored syrup or sugar until thoroughly dissolved.


4. Add enough ice to cool the drink--usually 2/3 of the cup.


5. Top the drink off with milk. Shake or stir if you prefer a mixed consistency.


6. Serve!

Starbucks introduced the Espresso Truffle Latte this past year. With chocolate shavings and a rich chocolate flavor to the drink, it was a more flavorful upgrade from the traditional Cafe Mocha. Here's something similar that you can make at home:

Ingredients:

- 3 shots of fresh brewed espresso
- 2 Tablespoons of Starbucks Signature Hot Chocolate
- 3/4 cup cold whole milk (it steams better!)
- 1 tablespoon of semi sweet chocolate chips (get the mini ones if you can find them, they melt easier!)

Directions:

1. Pour the hot espresso into a large ceramic mug with the chocolate chips. Stir or whisk until the chocolate dissolves into the espresso completely.
2. Add the hot chocolate to the espresso and stir in until smooth.
3. Steam the milk and slowly add the hot milk first to the mix, stirring the entire time. This will ensure the drink is smooth, and not lumpy.
4. Add the rest of the steamed milk and froth. Top with whipped cream if you'd like. Starbucks also tops the drink with what looks like dark chocolate shavings. For an iced version of this drink, do not steam the milk.

• Cold 2% milk


• Small ice cubes (smaller cubes=colder drinks, and more will fit in your cup)


• 2 Tbsp. Ground chocolate with a higher percentage of cacao, like Ghirardelli's mocha chocolate mix, or a good hot chocolate mix


• 2-4 shots of freshly brewed, hot espresso


• Whipped cream (optional)

• After brewing the espresso, pour the ground chocolate into the bottom of the container you will be using. Try using a large travel mug, or a tall glass.


• Stir the hot espresso and ground chocolate together, melting the chocolate entirely.


• Pour enough milk into the container to fill 2/3 full.


• Fill the remainder of the drink with ice. To get the drink ice cold, pour the mixture into a shaker and shake until cold.


• Enjoy!