7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato Recipe: Make It in 5 Minutes
This 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato recipe shows you how to make a simple, layered coffee at home. The drink starts with milk and salted caramel, then espresso is poured on top. You get pretty layers and a sweet, salty caramel taste in every sip. It only needs three main ingredients and about five minutes to make.
The basics
What Is in a 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato?
Quick answer: The 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato is a layered drink made with milk, salted caramel syrup and espresso poured on top. It is on the 7 Classics menu.
This is one of the easiest drinks on the 7 Classics menu. It has just one flavor, salted caramel, so the espresso still stands out. The salt makes the caramel taste deeper and less sugary. Because the espresso is poured last, the first sips are bold and the last sips are sweet. A Large has about 240 to 357 mg of caffeine.
Why fans love it
- Simple, one-flavor drink
- Pretty coffee layers
- Sweet and salty balance
- Not too heavy
Good to know
- Caffeine in a Large: 240 – 357 mg
- Calories in a Large: About 300 – 350 (estimate)
- Menu group: 7 Classics
- Can be made sugar-free
Many coffee chains sell a caramel macchiato, but the 7 Brew version uses salted caramel. That small change makes it taste richer. It is a great everyday drink if you want something sweet but not too heavy. You can ask for a caramel drizzle on top at the stand. At home, a drizzle makes it look just as nice.
What you need
Ingredients for the 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato Recipe
Here is everything you need for this 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato recipe. It makes one 16-ounce drink, which is close to a 7 Brew Small. Use coffee-shop style syrups and sauces, the same kind sold for lattes and Italian sodas. A pump from a store syrup bottle is about 1/4 ounce, and a tablespoon is about 1/2 ounce. Change the amounts after your first try to match your taste.
- Espresso: 2 shots (2 oz) (or 1/2 cup strong coffee)
- Salted caramel syrup: 3/4 oz (1 1/2 tbsp) (the only flavor needed)
- Caramel drizzle: 1 tsp (optional topping)
- Milk: 3/4 cup (6 oz) (2% or whole milk)
- Ice: 1 to 1 1/2 cups (crushed or nugget ice works best)
Tip: Put the syrup in the cup first, then the milk and ice, and pour the espresso last. That order makes the clean layers.
Let us make it
How to Make a 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato at Home
Coffee drinks at 7 Brew follow the same simple order. The flavors melt into hot espresso first, then the milk and ice go in. This keeps thick sauces from sinking to the bottom. Stir well before you taste it. The whole drink takes about five minutes.
- Brew the espresso: Pull 2 shots of espresso or pour 1/2 cup of strong hot coffee into a cup.
- Stir in the flavors: Add the salted caramel syrup and caramel drizzle and stir until smooth.
- Add ice and milk: Fill a 16 oz cup with ice, pour in the coffee, then add the milk.
- Finish it: Stir again and top with whipped cream or a drizzle if you like.
Pro tips for the best taste
- Use cold ingredients so the ice melts slowly.
- Measure syrups the first time, then adjust to taste.
- Stir from the bottom, because syrup sinks.
- Make syrups last by storing them in a cool, dark spot.
Pour the espresso slowly over ice so it floats on top of the milk. Drizzle caramel in a crosshatch pattern for the classic look. Stir before you drink, or the bottom will taste very sweet. For a hot version, steam the milk and pour the espresso through the foam. It looks great in a clear mug.
Twists to try
Salted Caramel Macchiato Recipe Variations
Once you know the basic 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato recipe, you can change it in a few easy ways. Some twists cut the sugar, and some make it even more of a treat. Each one keeps the same salted caramel syrup and caramel drizzle taste. Try a new one each week until you find your favorite. You can also ask for most of these changes at the 7 Brew window.
Lighter ideas
- Frozen (Chiller style): blend everything with 1 1/2 cups of ice
- Sugar-Free: use sugar-free syrups
Treat ideas
- Hot version: steam the milk and skip the ice
- Breve version: use half-and-half instead of milk
- Dairy-free: use oat or almond milk
Want more layers and flavor? Try our Funnel Cake Macchiato recipe. The Sweet and Salty recipe uses salted caramel in a creamy breve. All macchiatos are in our 7 Classics guide. Check our 7 Brew sizes guide before you order.
Save money
Homemade vs Drive-Thru Salted Caramel Macchiato
A Medium Salted Caramel Macchiato at 7 Brew costs $6.00 to $6.50 in most towns. With this 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato recipe, the same drink costs about $1.25 to $1.75 at home. That is a big savings if you drink it often. Homemade drinks also let you choose how sweet the drink is. Prices at the stand can change by location, so check the board when you order.
| Homemade (16 oz) | 7 Brew Large | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | About $1.25 – $1.75 | About $6.50 – $7.50 |
| Calories | About 200 – 260 | About 300 – 350 (estimate) |
| Caffeine | About 130 mg (2 shots) | 240 – 357 mg |
Coffee drinks with sauces and whipped cream can add up in sugar and calories. Think of this one as a treat. The FDA says most healthy adults should keep caffeine under about 400 mg a day. Two shots of espresso have about 130 mg. Our 7 Brew calories guide lists the numbers for every drive-thru drink.
FAQ
7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato FAQs
What is in a 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato?
The 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato is a layered drink made with milk, salted caramel syrup and espresso poured on top. It is on the 7 Classics menu.
How many calories are in a 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato?
A Large iced latte has about 230 calories before syrup. The Salted Caramel Macchiato is about 300 to 350 (our estimate).
Does the 7 Brew Salted Caramel Macchiato have caffeine?
Yes. 7 Classics coffee drinks have about 240 to 357 mg of caffeine in a Large.
Can I get the Salted Caramel Macchiato sugar-free?
Yes. Ask for sugar-free syrups at 7 Brew, or use sugar-free syrups at home.
Is a macchiato stronger than a latte?
It has the same espresso, but the first sips taste stronger because the espresso sits on top.
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Sources and How We Checked
We built this recipe in October 2026 using the flavors listed on the official 7 Brew menu and the numbers in the official 7 Brew nutrition guide. This is a fan-made copycat recipe, not an official 7 Brew recipe. Photos are from Unsplash and are for illustration only.
Note: 7 Brew Menu is an independent fan guide. We are not owned by or connected to 7 Brew Coffee. Prices and drinks can change by location.
