If you love your coffee, but prefer it super-sweet, then this list is for you!
You don’t have to stick to a Caramel Macchiato when you place your order at Starbucks (although, if it’s your thing, go ahead!). The possibilities are endless!
You can add caramel to your latter, drizzle it over your frappucino, and even have it made into cold foam!
Scroll on for a caramel lover’s dream round-up of all the obvious (and secret) ways you can enjoy a sweet treat.
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How to add caramel to your Starbucks drink:
Caramel syrup
This dairy-free syrup is the perfect option for cold drinks, as it’s thinner than normal sauce and dissolves more easily.
Caramel sugar topping
Add a little bite to your drink with these small bits of caramel sugar scattered on top. You’ll find it in the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino.
Dark caramel sauce
This sauce is made with caramel sauce and condensed milk, so it has a sweeter taste than your other options.
Salted caramel cream cold foam
This trendy concoction is made by blending cold foam with caramel syrup and salt - it’s sweet and salty deliciousness.
Caramel sauce
Your standard addition, this sauce can be drizzled on top of your drink or used to line the inside of your cup.
Tips on ordering your caramel drink at Starbucks:
- Caramel is probably the easiest flavor to add to your coffee drink, as the flavors complement each other. So be as adventurous as you like!
- If you want something that tastes less of coffee, then you can ask for your drink to be made with blonde espresso.
- You can switch in caramel sauce for any other syrup for free! If you’re adding it to a drink then it will cost extra.
- If you’re trying out one of the secret menu drinks we’ve discovered below then it’s a good idea to order in person at quieter times, and be nice to your barista!
- For all you dairy-free queens out there, ask for caramel syrup rather than the other flavoring options, as it’s made with water and sugar.
- Trying to find the perfect food to go with your caramel drink? Cinnamon coffee cake is the way to go - trust me!
Caramel Drink Mixes:
Let’s start with the official options! There are 11 caramel drink options on the Starbucks menu. Here’s what they include, and how much caffeine you’ll get for your buck.
Caramel Frappuccino
Ice, Whole milk, Coffee frappuccino syrup, Coffee, Caramel syrup, Whipped cream, Caramel sauce
Nutrition: Calories 380, Sugar 54g, Caffeine 90mg
A delicious combination of buttery caramel and dark coffee, this is similar to a frozen Macchiato.
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Caramel Creme Frappucino
Caramel syrup, Caramel frappuccino syrup, Whole milk, Ice, Whipped cream, Caramel drizzle
Nutrition: Calories 380, Sugar 54g, Caffeine 0mg
The coffee-free version, is for you if you’re not into caffeine. It’s great for kids too.
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Iced Caramel Macchiato
Ice, 2% milk, Espresso, Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Syrup
Nutrition:: Calories 250, Sugar 34g, Caffeine 150mg
Combining a rich coffee taste with the quintessential caramel flavor, this is an easy iced drink for your sweet tooth
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Iced Caramel Brulee Latte
Caramel Brulee sauce, 2% milk, Espresso, Ice, Whipped cream
Nutrition: Calories 400, Sugar 44g, Caffeine 150mg
This is a seasonal favorite if you’re not into pumpkins. Topped with whipped cream it’s extra decadent.
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino
Dark caramel sauce, Frappuccino coffee roast, Whole milk, Ice, Whipped cream, Caramel drizzle
Nutrition: Calories 470, Sugar 60g, Caffeine 85mg
Continuing the cool theme, this frozen drink has caramel sugar pieces within it as lovely sweet surprises. There are 4 other caramel elements making this a very sugary choice.
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Creme Frappucino
Dark caramel sauce, Creme frappuccino syrup, Whole milk, Ice, Whipped cream, Caramel drizzle, Caramel crunch topping
Nutrition: Calories 420, Sugar 46g, Caffeine 0mg
If you want that sugar hit without the coffee then choose the Creme version. All the same yummy treats with none of the caffeine.
Caramel Macchiato
Vanilla syrup, Steamed 2% milk, Espresso, Caramel drizzle
Nutrition: Calories 250, Sugar 33g, Caffeine 150mg
This drink has been on the menu since 1996, so it’s a classic sweet option. You might notice that it’s an upside-down version of a vanilla latte.
Available in: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti
Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
Vanilla syrup, Cold brew coffee, Salted caramel cream cold foam with caramel syrup
Nutrition: Calories 220, Sugar 24g, Caffeine 185mg
Salted caramel is everywhere at the moment, and Starbucks has jumped on the bandwagon with this sweet and salty delicious drink with cold foam.
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti, Trenta
Salted Caramel Cream Nitro Cold Brew
Vanilla syrup, Nitro cold brew coffee, Salted caramel cream cold foam with caramel syrup
Nutrition: Calories 220, Sugar 24g, Caffeine 265mg
One of Starbucks’ most caffeinated drinks, this smooth drink uses nitro to chill the cold brew and add in tiny bubbles. No ice means more coffee!
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Caramel Apple Spice
Cinnamon dolce syrup, Apple juice, Whipped cream, Caramel drizzle
Nutrition: Calories 380, Sugar 70g, Caffeine 0mg
If you’re looking to warm up a chilly afternoon, then this mix of apple juice and caramel will heat you from your head to your toes.
Available in: Kids/Short, Tall, Grande, Venti
Salted caramel mocha
2% milk, Caramel drizzle, Whipped cream, Toffee nut syrup, Mocha sauce, Caramel drizzle, Espresso, Sugar sprinkles, Sea salt
Nutrition: Calories 470, Sugar 59g, Caffeine 175mg
A barista classic, this mix of mocha sauce and toffee nut syrup is so sweet and delicious, even before you add the drizzle and sugar!
Available in: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti
Caramel Drinks From the Starbucks Secret Menu
People love messing around with their Starbucks orders, and these options have become so popular (through social media shares) that they’ve ended up on the unofficial secret menu! You’ll have to give your barista all of the ingredients involved as they won’t be trained to make it.
Baby Yoda Frappucino
Are you The Mandalorian’s biggest fan? Then you can try this sweet caramel drink inspired by tiny Yoda!
The base: Matcha Frappuccino
Additions: Caramel sauce underneath, caramel drizzle down the sides of the cup, caramel sugar topping
What to ask for: “A Grande Matcha Frappuccino with caramel sauce at the bottom, caramel drizzle down the sides and on the top, and caramel sugar over the whipped cream”
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Tik Tok Iced White Mocha
The most popular of the secret drinks originated on TikTok. Baristas are now making 15 of these white mochas a day!
The base: Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Additions: Extra caramel drizzle and vanilla sweet cream cold foam
What to ask for: “A grande Iced White Mocha with vanilla sweet cream cold foam and caramel drizzle on the inside of the cup”
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Caramel Snickerdoodle Macchiato
Take your holiday snickerdoodle cookies and enjoy them in a drink form! This uses the cinnamon dolce syrup to make the cookie flavor, and you can order it with your favorite milk.
The base: Iced Caramel Macchiato
Additions: Upside down, 2 pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup
What to ask for: “A Grande Iced Caramel Macchiato with two pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup”
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Twix Frappucino
I love Twix, and this drink means I can have it in liquid form!
The base: Caramel Frappuccino
Additions: Only 2 pumps of Caramel syrup, 2 pumps of hazelnut syrup, java chips, mocha drizzle
What to ask for: “A Grande Caramel Frappuccino with only 2 pumps of caramel sauce, 2 pumps of hazelnut sauce, with java chips blended in and a mocha drizzle”
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Fall Breeze
Embrace the Fall feeling with this customized caramel drink that tastes of chai, cinnamon, and all things nice.
The base: Iced Chai Latte
Additions: 2 pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup, caramel drizzle
What to ask for: “A Grande Iced Chai Latte with two pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup and caramel drizzle on”
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Caramel Mocha
Combine a mocha with a caramel macchiato and enjoy this simple sweet treat.
The base: Mocha
Additions: 2 pumps of caramel syrup
What to ask for: “A hot Grande mocha with 2 pumps of caramel syrup”
Available in: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti
Butterbeer Latte
Embrace your inner Harry Potter and head to the Three Broomsticks with this warming caramel drink
The base: Latte
Additions: 2 pumps of caramel syrup, 2 pumps of toffee syrup, whipped cream, 1 pump of cinnamon dolce syrup, caramel drizzle
What to ask for: “A hot grande latte with 1 pump of cinnamon dolce, 2 pumps of caramel syrup, whipped cream, 2 pumps of toffee nut syrup and caramel drizzle”
Available in: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti
Butterbeer Frappucino
The colder version (more Severus Snape than Dumbledore!) of this Hogwarts butterscotch treat.
The base: Caramel Frappuccino
Additions: Only two pumps of caramel syrup, two pumps of toffee nut syrup, caramel drizzle lining the cup, 1 pump of cinnamon dolce syrup.
What to ask for: “A Grande Caramel Frappuccino with 1 pump cinnamon dolce syrup, 2 pumps of toffee nut syrup, and just 2 pumps of caramel syrup, with the cup lined with caramel drizzle.”
Available in: Tall, Grande, Venti
Raspberry Caramel Macchiato
If you’re more into fruit than butterscotch, then you’ll love this tart drink.
The base: Caramel Macchiato
Additions: Change the vanilla syrup for raspberry
What to ask for “A Grande Caramel Macchiato, replace the vanilla syrup with raspberry syrup”
Available in: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti
Caramel Apple Pumpkin Spice Drink
When pumpkin spice sauce comes out, you can try it with an apple twist
The base: Caramel Apple Spice
Additions: 2 pumps of pumpkin sauce
What to ask for: “A Grande Caramel Apple Spice with 2 pumps of pumpkin sauce”
Available in: Kids/Short, Tall, Grande, Venti
Caramel Pumpkin Macchiato
Another one that’s only available in the Fall, you can enjoy the caramel and pumpkin mix for a short time only.
The base: Caramel Macchiato
Additions: Switch vanilla syrup to pumpkin sauce
What to ask for: “A Grande Caramel Macchiato with no vanilla sauce but pumpkin sauce instead”
Available in: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti
Pumpkin Caramel Sip
Another TikTok creation, this twist on the classic vanilla goes perfectly with chunky boots and a woodland walk!
The base: Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Additions: Caramel drizzle in the cup, pumpkin cream cold foam
What to ask for: “A Venti Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with caramel drizzle down the cup and topped with pumpkin cream cold foam”
Available in: Venti
