Caramel Macchiato

Ingredients

Caramel syrup

2 tablespoons, plus extra for garnish

Milk

1 cup

Espresso

1 shot

Instructions

1. Start by brewing a shot of espresso using your espresso machine. If you don't have an espresso machine, you can make a strong cup of coffee as an alternative.
2. While your espresso is brewing, heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Be sure to remove it from heat just before it reaches a boil to ensure it doesn't scorch or form a skin.
3. Pour the hot milk into a large coffee mug, but leave some room at the top for the espresso and caramel syrup.
4. Add the caramel syrup to the hot milk, stirring well to ensure it's fully incorporated. This ensures a beautifully sweet and creamy base for your macchiato.
5. Slowly pour the espresso over the back of a spoon held just above the surface of the milk. This technique allows the espresso to float on top of the milk, creating that signature layered look of a traditional macchiato.
6. For the final touch, drizzle a bit more caramel syrup over the top of your macchiato for an extra dose of sweetness and that picture-perfect coffeehouse aesthetic.
7. Enjoy your caramel macchiato while it's hot, and savor the harmonious blend of bold coffee and sweet, creamy caramel in every sip.