Make Starbucks Affogato-Style Caramel Iced Coffee at Home—It’s Easier (and Cheaper) Than You Think

If your go-to coffee order includes caramel, whipped cream, and espresso, this is the at-home version you need to try. Here we're blending up a Starbucks-inspired blended coffee with milk, espresso, caramel sauce, and whipped cream. The result is a sweet affogato-style drink that's perfect for hot summer days.

Tips for Making a Copycat Starbucks Coffee at Home

• Use an espresso maker to brew espresso or buy it from a coffee shop. Or, to make extra-strong
  coffee in a coffeemaker, use 3 to 4 tbsp. ground coffee beans per 1 cup water in the coffeemaker.
• You can use whatever milk you like best in this recipe. Try using oat, almond, or coconut milk instead of dairy milk.
• One of the best things about making this copycat recipe at home is that you can control the sweetness. If you prefer a less-sweet coffee drink, simply decrease the amount of sugar used.
• Get creative with garnishes! This drink is delicious with shaved chocolate, crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans, or cocoa powder on top.
• If you want to amp up the dessert factor of the drink, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream instead of whipped topping.