One of the most popular drinks at Starbucks is the macchiato, but exactly what are the Starbucks macchiato flavors that make the beverages so popular?
Today, we’re going to talk about all things Macchiato and the best flavors to try.
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Starbucks Macchiato? It’s A Little Different
Don’t be fooled, a Starbucks macchiato isn’t quite the same as a traditional macchiato. You can read all about traditional macchiatos here.
The key difference is that a Starbucks macchiato is a hybrid of a latte, being over-the-top and built with more milk and flavoring.
Starbucks Macchiato Flavors
Like all Starbucks beverages, there’s a macchiato is available in different shapes and sizes.
Whether caramel or apple is your favorite, there’s a macchiato for everyone at Starbucks.
1. Caramel Macchiato
The caramel macchiato is one of Starbucks best known and best-selling macchiatos of all time – And it’s easy to understand why.
The soft flavors of vanilla and caramel are combined with vanilla syrup and caramel sauce in this drink.
How To Order:
“Hi, just an Iced Caramel Macchiato, please.”
How’s It’s Made:
- Espresso
- 2% Milk
- Vanilla Syrup
- Caramel Sauce
Calories:
- Tall: 190 calories
- Grande: 250 calories
- Venti: 310 calories
2. Apple Crisp Macchiato
The apple crisp oatmilk macchiato is, more or less, a drinkable version of apple pie.
Apple pie in a mug tastes as appetizing as it sounds. The oat milk makes for a creamy beverage, though it can be substituted for other milk too.
How To Order:
“Hey, can I get an Apple Crisp Macchiato with oat milk, please?”
How’s It’s Made:
- Brewed Espresso
- Oat Milk
- Apple Brown Sugar Syrup
- Spiced Apple Drizzle
Calories:
- Tall: 230 calories
- Grande: 320 calories
- Venti: 390 calories
3. Pumpkin Macchiato (Secret Menu)
The pumpkin macchiato is a popular fall drink at Starbucks, but again, it’s part of the secret menu.
Ask for an iced caramel macchiato but replace the vanilla with pumpkin sauce – And that’s it.
It is a very simple customization but tastes great. Oh, and take my word for it – it also goes well with these pumpkin gingerbread cupcakes.
How To Order:
“Hi, I’d like an Iced Caramel Macchiato but replace the vanilla with pumpkin sauce, please!”
How’s It’s Made:
- Espresso
- 2% Milk
- Pumpkin Sauce
- Vanilla Syrup
- Caramel Drizzle
Calories:
- Tall: ~ 210 calories
- Grande: ~ 280 calories
- Venti: ~ 440 calories
4. Cinnamon Almondmilk Macchiato (Secret Menu)
The cinnamon almondmilk macchiato tastes similar to horchata. It’s on the secret menu, so you’ll have to guide the barista through it.
Ask for the almond milk macchiato with cinnamon dolce syrup topped with caramel drizzle and cinnamon sprinkles.
How To Order:
“I’ll have a Grande Almondmilk Macchiato with 3 pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup, caramel drizzle, and cinnamon sprinkles.”
How’s It’s Made:
- Almond Milk
- Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
- Caramel Drizzle
- Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles
Calories:
- Tall: 140 calories
- Grande: 200 calories
- Venti: 280 calories
5. Coconutmilk Mocha Macchiato (Secret Menu)
Another great drink on the secret menu is the coconutmilk mocha macchiato. (1)
To try it, ask the barista for a regular coconut milk macchiato added with white chocolate sauce and have it topped off with mocha and caramel drizzle.
How To Order:
“Hi, can I have a grande Iced Macchiato with coconut milk & 1 pump white chocolate? Can you drizzle mocha & caramel sauce to finish the drink?”
How’s It’s Made:
- Espresso
- Coconut Milk
- White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
- Caramel Sauce
- Mocha Sauce
Calories:
- Tall: 170 calories
- Grande: 200 calories
- Venti: 280 calories
6. Espresso Macchiato
If all these exotic versions are too far removed from what you’re after, try the espresso macchiato.
This drink is a traditional macchiato made with Starbucks signature espresso roast. It’s for those who enjoy a strong coffee flavor.
How To Order:
“Hello, can I get an Espresso Macchiato, please?”
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How’s It’s Made:
- Espresso
- 2% Milk
Calories:
- Doppio: 15 calories
- Triple: 20 calories
- Quad: 25 calories
7. Hazelnut Macchiato (Secret Menu)
So, the Hazelnut Macchiato at Starbucks comes in two different versions: vegan and non-vegan.
Here’s what’s in the vegan one: coconut milk, hazelnut syrup, and chocolate mocha drizzle—all the good stuff!
The regular Hazelnut Macchiato includes vanilla syrup, espresso, milk, foam, and hazelnut drizzle.
Both Macchiatos are technically not on the menu anymore, and I know for sure the Hazelnut sauce is no longer available. But you can still ask for hazelnut syrup.
How To Order (Non-Vegan):
“Hey, can I grab a grande upside down Hazelnut Latte, add 1 pump vanilla, please?”
How’s It’s Made:
- Espresso
- 2% Milk
- Vanilla Syrup
- Hazelnut Syrup
How’s It’s Made (Vegan):
- Espresso
- Coconut Milk
- Vanilla Syrup
- Hazelnut Syrup
- Mocha Drizzle
Calories:
- Tall: 180 calories
- Grande: 240 calories
- Venti: 300 calories
8. Skinny Pumpkin Caramel Macchiato (Secret Menu)
And then there’s the genius, The Macrobarista, who came up with the skinny version of the Pumpkin Caramel Macchiato.
Here’s how it goes: ask for a Grande Skinny Caramel Macchiato, and then you get them to put in one pump of the pumpkin sauce and two pumps of the Sugar-Free Vanilla.
Another option instead of the usual 2%, is to swap it out for coconut milk and for half of the milk to be replaced with water, which makes it a lighter drink.
Oh, and ask them to add extra pumpkin spice on top or cinnamon powder.
How To Order:
“A grande Iced Skinny Caramel Macchiato add 2 pumps SF vanilla & 1 pump pumpkin sauce, topped with pumpkin spice, please.”
How’s It’s Made:
- Espresso
- Non-fat milk or thinned-out coconut milk (see above)
- Sugar-free Vanilla Syrup
- Pumpkin Sauce
- Pumpkin Spice Topping or Cinnamon Powder
Calories:
- Grande: 95 calories
9. Marble Mocha Macchiato (Secret Menu)
The Marble Mocha Macchiato is a total work of art, visually and tastewise. It’s kind of like when caramel, mocha, and white mocha are headed to a dance together.
Basically, it’s a homage to Starbucks’ former menu items mixed together to give a shiny new flavor.
With the white chocolate sauce and mocha, and those shots of espresso on top, you’ve got a drink with a bit of everything in there: sweetness, boldness, and a bit of caffeine.
How To Order:
“Can I grab an grande Iced Caramel Macchiato, no caramel or vanilla but with 3 pumps white mocha and mocha drizzle?”
How’s It’s Made:
- Caramel Macchiato (Base)
- White Chocolate Sauce
- Mocha Drizzle
10. Cinnamon Mocha Macchiato (Secret Menu)
The Cinnamon Mocha Macchiato is a fancy version of the Caramel Macchiato, but with cinnamon and mocha flavors to light things up.
It starts as an iced Caramel Macchiato, but with a switcheroo—instead of vanilla syrup, this one uses cinnamon dolce syrup.
Then, mocha sauce is added to the mix. At the very end, you need to ask the barista to top it off with a mocha drizzle.
And that’s the drink for anyone who wants to stick with the macchiato but also wants to feel all warm and cozy inside.
How To Order:
“A grande Iced Caramel Macchiato, swap the vanilla for cinnamon dolce and add mocha drizzle, thanks!”
How’s It’s Made:
- Espresso
- 2% Milk
- Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
- Caramel Sauce
- Mocha Sauce
Starbucks Macchiato Ingredients
A Starbucks Macchiato uses a darker roast of the company’s signature espresso than they use in their other espresso-based drinks.
They are also built with 2% milk, though it can be substituted with a preferred milk too.
The drink is then complete with a flavoring syrup or sauce.
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The Takeaway
There’s a whole world of macchiatos at Starbucks waiting for you to try them out.
And now that we’ve gone through the best Starbucks macchiato flavors, let’s put everything in summary and answer common questions.
More Questions
What flavor of macchiatos does Starbucks have?
From the standard menu, you can order apple crisp, caramel, and espresso macchiatos. There are also some seasonal variants.
However, for something a little different, you can always walk the barista through building one of the drinks on the secret menu.
What kinds of macchiatos are there?
In true Starbucks fashion, there are many options here too.
You can order latte macchiatos and a traditional macchiato for something familiar and classic. However, modern macchiatos can also be flavored if you want to push the boat out a little further.
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