Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato Starbucks Copycat Recipe

Starbucks' Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato combines crisp apple, caramelized brown sugar, toasty cinnamon, rich espresso, and creamy oat milk. It's the perfect embodiment of the cozy fall vibe!

There is so much I love about this drink. Of course, the warm flavors, but also that I can make it and enjoy it at home while saving money. On those lazy fall mornings, with a good book, this drink makes for a great day!

If you truly want to indulge, try dipping homemade  petite vanilla scones or  chocolate shortbread cookies for an out-of-this-world YUM combination!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE MAKING THIS DRINK AT HOME

• Save Time: Skip the line and make this drink at home in less than two minutes!
• Fall Flavor: The apple flavor captures the season's magic.
• Save Money: Why give Starbucks $6 when you can make it for a fraction?
• Pumpkin Spice Alternative - For those of us who don't like the Pumpkin Spice latte this is the perfect alternative!

WHAT IS A MACCHIATO?

A macchiato is an Italian coffee drink that has a high coffee-to-milk ratio.  Traditional macchiatos are two parts espresso to two parts froth on top. In the US, we generally interpret a macchiato as 1 part espresso and 1 part milk.

Here is where it gets complicated. Starbucks uses a different ratio for macchiatos altogether. Their recipe is 1 part espresso and 2, 3 or even 4 parts milk, topped with something sweet like caramel. In Italy, that is closer to a latte.

WHAT IS IN AN APPLE CRISP MACCHIATO FROM STARBUCKS?

The Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato is a fall drink from Starbucks that combines Starbucks Blonde Espresso, oatmilk, Apple Brown Sugar Syrup, and a Spiced Apple Drizzle on top. You can order this drip iced or hot. This drink is a perfect alternative to the ever-popular Pumpkin Spice Latte.

INGREDIENTS

Syrup - I used  Monin Cinnamon Bun syrup  that I bought on Amazon. Monin syrup tastes so similar to Starbucks apple syrup, and I would bet they are using Monin!

Oat Milk - Oat milk has a subtle nutty base that adds to the warm flavors of this drink. I like the extra creamy style from Plant Oat.

Blonde Espresso Roast - Starbucks blonde espresso roast is a lighter and smoother blend of coffee beans than their Pike Roast Blend.