Caramel drinks at Starbucks feature sweet, buttery caramel combined with coffee or just milk. In fact, the delicious duo of caramel coffee is one of the most popular drink combinations at Starbucks.
From a Caramel Macchiato drizzled in caramel sauce to an espresso latte sweetened with caramel syrup, Starbucks has a wide variety of caramel drinks to pick from—hot, iced and blended.
Looking for a decadent caramel sip?
Try a Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino. It hits the caramel trifecta.
Not only is this cold blended beverage flavored with caramel syrup, but it’s layered with caramel sauce and sprinkled with caramel crunch topping!
Whether you’re looking for a caramel drink with coffee or without, Starbucks has a drink for everyone.
If you love caramel, here’s a list of all the best caramel drinks at Starbucks and ways to customize any drink with this yummy flavor.
Ways to Customize Starbucks Drinks with Caramel
Starbucks has a number of caramel ingredients for flavoring, layering, drizzling and topping any drink you want.
Here’s a quick look at each.
Caramel Syrup: This is a sugar-based syrup perfect for sweetening and flavoring any drink.
Caramel Sauce: Starbucks caramel sauce is thicker and richer than syrup and contains dairy. It’s mostly used as a topping for macchiatos and frappuccinos.
You can order extra caramel sauce drizzled on top or lining the inside of the cup.
If you plan on getting multiple customizations, be sure and look at these 10 Tips for Ordering TikTok Starbucks Drinks.
Dark Caramel Sauce: The only Starbucks drink recipes that contain dark caramel sauce are the coffee-based and creme-based Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccinos, but you can ask for it in other drinks or use it as a topping.
Caramel Crunch Topping: This caramel sugar topping is sprinkled on top of the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino but you can add it on top of any frappuccino you want.
Salted Caramel Cream: This cold foam topping is a simple combination of caramel syrup and vanilla sweet cream cold foam. It’s used for making Salted Caramel Cold Brew drinks.
Caramel Brulée Sauce & Topping: This limited-time seasonal sauce has a smoky sweet taste.
The sauce and crunchy caramelized topping are used for making Caramel Brulée Lattes & Frappuccinos which are on the holiday drink menu.
19 Best Starbucks Caramel Drinks
When it comes to caramel drinks at Starbucks, the coffee chain offers way more than the classic Caramel Macchiato.
Think about it. Between the caramel drinks already on the Starbucks menu, seasonal caramel offerings, and secret menu drinks customized with caramel, the ways to enjoy caramel at Starbucks are limitless.
From macchiatos to frappuccinos and lattes, here’s a look at all the best Starbucks caramel drinks, beginning with the most popular of them all, the Iced Caramel Macchiato.
1. Iced Caramel Macchiato (Topped with Caramel Sauce)
Regular Menu Drink
The best-selling caramel drink at Starbucks is the Iced Caramel Macchiato.
Caramel sauce is drizzled on top of this popular beverage in a crosshatch pattern. The drink itself is a delicious combination of espresso shots, vanilla syrup, 2% milk and ice.
Every sip of this macchiato is filled with rich caramel flavor since the sauce flows from the top of the drink down into the coffee.
One sip and it’s easy to see why this drink is one of the best iced coffees at Starbucks.
Ingredients: Vanilla Syrup, 2% Milk, Ice, Espresso, Caramel Sauce
RELATED RECIPE: How to Make an Iced Caramel Macchiato Like Starbucks
2. Caramel Macchiato
Creamy caramel sauce tops this warm and delicious hot espresso drink. Made with vanilla syrup, steamed milk, espresso shots and caramel sauce, each sip is delicious from beginning to end.
Want a decaf Caramel Macchiato? Here are 6 Ways to Order Starbucks Decaf Coffee Drinks.
Ingredients: Vanilla Syrup, Steamed 2% Milk, Espresso, Caramel Drizzle
RELATED: Starbucks Caramel Macchiato: What’s in It, Caffeine, Calories & Options
3. Caramel Frappuccino
When it comes to caramel Starbucks drinks, the iconic Caramel Frappuccino is among the best.
This tasty Starbucks beverage features caramel flavored coffee that’s blended into a creamy milkshake. For even more caramel deliciousness, it’s topped with whipped cream drizzled in caramel sauce.
For anyone that loves coffee and caramel, this simple, dessert-like frappuccino is the perfect Starbucks treat.
Ingredients: Caramel Syrup, Frappuccino Coffee Roast, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle
4. Caramel Crème Frappuccino
The Caramel Crème Frappuccino is just like the regular version minus the coffee. This cream-based blended caramel beverage is perfect for kids or anyone that wants a sweet treat without coffee or caffeine.
To order this caffeine-free frappuccino, get a regular Caramel Frappuccino without coffee.
Ingredients: Caramel Syrup, Crème Frappuccino Syrup, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle
5. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino
All the caramel drinks at Starbucks are sweet, but the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino has the distinction of being the absolute sweetest.
With a whopping 60 grams of sugar in a 16-ounce grande, this frappuccino gets a triple dose of sweetness from caramel syrup, caramel sauce, and a delicious crunchy caramel topping.
If you’re crazy for caramel, you’re going to love Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino. This coffee-based frappuccino is packed with all sorts of caramel goodness from start to finish.
Ingredients: Dark Caramel Sauce, Frappuccino Coffee Roast, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle
6. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino
The crème version of the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino has all the delicious Starbucks caramel flavor you expect in this blended beverage, minus the coffee. This caffeine-free drink is a good choice for anyone wanting to enjoy a delicious caffeine-free Starbucks drink.
Ingredients: Dark Caramel Sauce, Crème Frappuccino Syrup, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle, Caramel Crunch Topping
7. Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
This popular Starbucks cold brew drink gets its caramel flavor from caramel syrup. The caramel cold brew is served over ice and topped with a fluffy layer of Starbucks signature vanilla sweet cream cold foam with a touch of salt.
Love this drink? Here’s how to make it at home: Quick & Easy Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew Recipe
Ingredients: Vanilla Syrup, Cold Brew Coffee, Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam with Caramel Syrup
8. Salted Caramel Cream Nitro Cold Brew
This velvety smooth nitro cold brew is flavored with caramel syrup just like the regular Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew. The difference is, added nitro chills the cold brew and adds tiny bubbles to it. The result: no ice is needed and there’s more cold brew to drink.
It’s no wonder, Nitro cold brew, sans ice, makes the list of Starbucks Most Caffeinated Drinks.
Ingredients: Vanilla Syrup, Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam with Caramel Syrup
9. Caramel Apple Spice
With flavors reminiscent of warm apple pie, Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice is a fall-time favorite.
This warm caramel and cinnamon beverage combines hot apple juice and cinnamon dolce syrup.
For the final touch, it’s topped with Starbucks sweetened whipped cream and gooey caramel drizzle.
Ingredients: Cinnamon Dolce Syrup, Apple Juice, Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle
10. Iced Caramel Brulée Latte
Seasonal Menu Drink
This rich iced latte is a sweet mixture of caramel brulée sauce, Starbucks signature espresso and milk.
To take it to the decadent level, this caramel drink is finished with whipped cream and even more caramel brulée.
Ingredients: Caramel Brulée Sauce, 2% Milk, Espresso, Ice, Whipped Cream
11. Caramel Brulée Latte
Seasonal Menu Drink
This hot latte is the perfect way to enjoy the sweet and smokey flavor of caramel brulée sauce.
Combined with espresso and milk, this latte is topped with a big dollop of whipped cream covered in even more caramel brulée.
Ingredients: Caramel Brulée Sauce, Steamed 2% Milk, Espresso, Whipped Cream
RELATED: Starbucks Caramel Brulée Latte: Flavor, Caffeine & More
12. Caramel Brulée Frappuccino
Seasonal Menu Drink
Just like the Caramel Brulée Latte, this frappuccino brings together espresso, milk and caramel brulée sauce.
Then, this blended beverage and all its caramel-goodness is topped with whipped cream, more rich sauce and a crunchy topping.
Ingredients: Caramel Brulée Sauce, Frappuccino Coffee Roast, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Caramel Brulée Topping
13. Caramel Brulée Crème Frappuccino
Seasonal Menu Drink
This creme-based frappuccino has all the great flavor of caramel brulée in a blended beverage, but without the coffee.
Ingredients: Caramel Brulée Sauce, Crème Frappuccino Syrup, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Caramel Brulée Topping
14. Iced Salted Caramel Mocha
Off-Menu Drink
A combination of espresso, milk and toffee nut syrup. This drink is topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle. The final touch is a sprinkling of sea salt topping.
While this salted caramel drinks are no longer listed on the regular menu, you can still almost-order this drink minus the sea salt topping.
Ingredients: Toffee Nut Syrup, Brewed Espresso, 2% Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle, Sea Salt Topping
15. Salted Caramel Mocha
Off-Menu Drink
This hot Starbucks mocha drink is a cozy mix of toffee nut, espresso and steamed milk. It’s topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and sea salt topping.
Ingredients: Toffee Nut Syrup, Brewed Espresso, 2% Steamed Milk, Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle, Sea Salt Topping
16. Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino
Off-Menu Drink
This coffee frappuccino is a yummy blend of toffee nut and mocha. A big swirl of whipped cream, caramel sauce and sea salt top it off.
Ingredients: Toffee Nut Syrup, Frappuccino Coffee Roast, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle, Sea Salt Topping
17. Salted Caramel Mocha Crème Frappuccino
Off-Menu Drink
Enjoy a Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino without coffee in it.
This crème-based frappuccino is so delicious and almost caffeine-free (the mocha sauce has a little caffeine in it).
Ingredients: Toffee Nut Syrup, Crème Frappuccino Syrup, Whole Milk, Ice, Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle, Sea Salt Topping
18. Iced White Chocolate Mocha with Caramel Drizzle
Secret Menu Drink
This sweet and decadent social media famous drink brings together an Iced White Chocolate Mocha with a topping of caramel drizzled vanilla sweet cream cold foam.
How to order this drink: Ask for an Iced White Mocha with caramel sauce drizzled in the cup. And then ask for vanilla sweet cream cold foam instead of whipped cream topped with even more caramel drizzle.
Ingredients: White Mocha Sauce, 2% Milk, Espresso, Ice, Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
RELATED: TikTok Starbucks Iced White Mocha: How to Order this Secret Menu Drink
19. Upside Down Iced Caramel Macchiato with Vanilla Sweet Cream & Extra Caramel Drizzle
Secret Menu Drink
This sweet caramel drink begins with the espresso, followed by milk—upside down style.
And there’s lots of extra caramel, lining the cup and on top of a layer of vanilla sweet cream cold foam. Pure deliciousness!
How to order this drink: Ask for an upside down Iced Caramel Macchiato with extra caramel sauce lining the cup and drizzled on top of vanilla sweet cream cold foam.
Ingredients: Vanilla Syrup, Espresso, 2% Milk, Ice, Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
Caramel Drink Ordering Tips
Here are a few tips to help you order the best caramel drink at Starbucks.
- The most popular caramel drink at Starbucks is the Caramel Macchiato. This espresso drink is available hot or iced and gets its caramel flavor from caramel sauce.
- Starbucks offers coffee and non-coffee frappuccinos loaded with caramel.
- To order caramel mixed into a drink using the Starbucks app, be sure to select either caramel syrup or caramel sauce from the flavors section.
- To get caramel drizzle on top of a drink, go to toppings on the app and select caramel sauce.
- To line the cup with caramel sauce, go to Add-ins, and tap Add Line the Cup.
- It’s about .80 cents to customize with caramel sauce. A topping of caramel cream cold foam is about $1.25. You can redeem rewards for free Starbucks drinks and extra modifiers like sauces and syrups.
Questions You May Have
Adding extra caramel sauce on top of a Starbucks drink or lining the inside of a cup is a drink customization and costs about .60 cents. You can also use 25 Rewards Stars for extra caramel drizzle.
Starbucks caramel sauce and drizzle are actually the same thing. Drizzle is just a fancy way of requesting a topping of caramel sauce on your drink or frappuccino.
You never know what’s going to be on the Starbucks holiday menu, but Caramel Brulée lattes and frappuccinos are usually offered. Some years, Starbucks also has winter drinks like Salted Caramel Mocha, but that’s not returning for 2021.