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Iced Caramel Macchiato: The Iconic Layered Favorite

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Iced Caramel Macchiato

$5.15 – 180 Calories

$5.95 – 250 Calories

$6.45 – 350 Calories

The Iced Caramel Macchiato is one of Starbucks’ most iconic and eye-catching drinks—famous for its stunning layered look and that signature “upside-down” build that makes it so visually striking.
Unlike a classic latte where espresso gets mixed throughout, this one is crafted in reverse: it starts with sweet vanilla syrup pumped into the cup, followed by cold milk (usually 2% by default) and ice. Then, bold shots of Starbucks Signature Espresso Roast are poured right over the top, creating those beautiful distinct layers. The finishing touch? A gorgeous crosshatch drizzle of rich, buttery caramel sauce that cascades down the sides.
The result is a drink meant to be savored in stages—your first sips hit you with the dark, intense espresso notes, then gradually blend into the creamy, subtly sweet vanilla milk below as you drink. It’s the perfect mix of bold coffee kick and indulgent sweetness, all in a refreshing iced format.
A Grande (16 oz) comes with 2 shots of espresso, about 150mg caffeine, and around 250 calories (with 2% milk and the caramel drizzle). Customize it lighter (swap to a plant-based milk or light caramel) or go extra indulgent with more pumps of vanilla—either way, it’s a crowd-pleasing classic that looks as good as it tastes!

What’s Included In It?

  • Tall (12 fl oz): 1 Shot Signature Espresso Roast, 2 Pumps Vanilla Syrup, 2% Milk, Ice, Caramel Drizzle.
  • Grande (16 fl oz): 2 Shots Signature Espresso Roast, 3 Pumps Vanilla Syrup, 2% Milk, Ice, Caramel Drizzle.
  • Venti (24 fl oz): 3 Shots Signature Espresso Roast, 5 Pumps Vanilla Syrup, 2% Milk, Ice, Caramel Drizzle.

Nutrition & Calories Insights Table

NutrientAmount per Tall (12 oz)% Daily Value
Calories1809%
Total Fat5g6%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrates26g9%
Sugars24g48%
Protein7g14%
Caffeine75mg—
NutrientAmount per Grande (16 oz)% Daily Value
Calories25013%
Total Fat7g9%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrates37g13%
Sugars34g68%
Protein10g20%
Caffeine150mg—
NutrientAmount per Venti (24 oz)% Daily Value
Calories35018%
Total Fat9g12%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrates54g20%
Sugars49g98%
Protein13g26%
Caffeine225mg—

What Are The Customization options Available In Iced Caramel Macchiato

  • 2% Milk
  • Almond
  • Coconut
  • Breve (Half & Half)
  • Heavy Cream
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Oatmilk
  • Protein-boosted Milk
  • Soy
  • Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • Whole Milk
  • Whipped Cream
  • Extra Whipped Cream
  • Light Whipped Cream
  • No Whipped Cream
  • Cinnamon Powder
  • Nutmeg Powder
  • Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • Extra Salted Brown Butter Topping
  • Light Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • No Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • Caramel Brulée Topping
  • Caramel Crunch Topping
  • Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles
  • Cookie Crumble Topping
  • Chocolate Curls Topping
  • Pumpkin Spice Topping
  • Red & Green Sprinkle Topping
  • Caramel Drizzle
  • Mocha Drizzle
  • Nondairy Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Gingerbread Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Matcha Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Strawberry Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Sugar Cookie Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
  • Banana Protein Cold Foam
  • Brown Sugar Protein Cold Foam
  • Caramel Brulée Protein Cold Foam
  • Chocolate Protein Cold Foam
  • Gingerbread Protein Cold Foam
  • Matcha Protein Cold Foam
  • Peppermint Chocolate Protein Cold Foam
  • Pistachio Protein Cold Foam
  • Salted Caramel Protein Cold Foam
  • Sugar Cookie Protein Cold Foam
  • Vanilla Protein Cold Foam
  • Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Extra Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Light Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • No Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Banana Cream Cold Foam
  • Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam
  • Caramel Brulée Cream Cold Foam
  • Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
  • Gingerbread Cream Cold Foam
  • Matcha Cream Cold Foam
  • Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Pistachio Cream Cold Foam
  • Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam
  • Strawberry Cream Cold Foam
  • Sugar Cookie Cream Cold Foam
  • None
  • No water – Prepared with 2% Milk
  • No water – Prepared with Almondmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Coconutmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Cream (Half & Half)
  • No water – Prepared with Heavy Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Nonfat Milk
  • No water – Prepared with Oatmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Soymilk
  • No water – Prepared with Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Whole Milk
  • Pistachio Sauce
  • Caramel Brulée Sauce
  • Dark Caramel Sauce
  • Mocha Sauce
  • White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
  • Brown Sugar Syrup
  • Caramel Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Caramel Syrup
  • Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
  • Gingerbread Syrup
  • Hazelnut Syrup
  • Peppermint Syrup
  • Sugar Cookie Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup
  • Vanilla Syrup
  • Vanilla Bean Powder scoops
  • Add Shots
  • None
  • Blonde Espresso
  • Signature Espresso
  • 1/2 Decaf
  • Decaf Espresso Roast
  • 1/3 Decaf
  • 2/3 Decaf
  • None
  • Ristretto
  • Long Shot
  • None
  • Upside Down
  • None
  • Line the Cup with Caramel Sauce
  • Line the Cup with Mocha Sauce
  • Ice
  • Extra Ice
  • Light Ice
  • No Ice
  • Pistachio Sauce
  • Matcha Powder scoops
  • Classic Syrup
  • Honey Blend Syrup
  • Honey
  • Sugar In The Raw®
  • Splenda®
  • Stevia in the Raw®
  • Sugar
  • Personal Cup
  • None
  • Short Cup
  • Tall Cup
  • Grande Cup
  • Venti Cup

Frequently Asked Questions – Iced Caramel Macchiato

“Macchiato” is Italian for “marked” or “stained.” In the classic Italian caffè macchiato, a small shot of espresso is “marked” with just a dollop of foamed milk.

Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato flips the script: it starts with lots of milk (and vanilla syrup), then the espresso is poured on top to “mark” the milk with those bold streaks of dark coffee. The finishing caramel drizzle “marks” the espresso in return—creating those iconic layers. So the name nods to the traditional idea, but with a much creamier, American-style twist!

Nope—not in the standard recipe! The sweetness comes from vanilla syrup pumped into the milk at the bottom. The only caramel flavor is from the beautiful caramel drizzle crosshatched on top as you drink. That’s why the caramel taste gets stronger as you sip downward.

Ordering it “upside down” reverses the build: the barista pours the espresso and caramel drizzle first (at the bottom), then adds the milk and ice on top—or they might just mix it all together. Either way, you get a fully blended sip from the start, with caramel and espresso flavors hitting right away instead of the layered experience.

Tall (12 oz iced): 1 shot

Grande (16 oz iced): 2 shots

Venti (24 oz iced): 3 shots

The extra shot in larger iced sizes helps keep the coffee bold and balanced, even as ice melts and dilutes the drink slightly.

Easy customizations:

  • Ask for “light caramel drizzle” (less caramel sauce on top)
  • Request fewer pumps of vanilla syrup (e.g., “half pumps” or “no vanilla”)
  • Swap to Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup for sweetness without the sugar calories
  • Skip the drizzle entirely for a cleaner, less sweet version

These tweaks drop the sweetness significantly while keeping the signature look and taste.

Yes—totally customizable! Switching to Blonde Espresso (Starbucks’ lighter roast) gives the drink a smoother, milder, slightly sweeter coffee profile with brighter notes. It also has a touch more caffeine per shot than the darker Signature Espresso Roast, so it’s a great option if you want a gentler roast that still packs a punch. Just say “Blonde Espresso” when you order!

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