Bring the café experience home with this irresistible Starbucks salted caramel cold foam cold brew. It’s smooth, sweet, and perfectly balanced with a touch of salt. You’ll love how easy it is to make using simple ingredients, and it tastes just like your favorite Starbucks drink at a fraction of the price.
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Why You’ll Love This Copycat Starbucks Salted Caramel Cold Foam Cold Brew
If you love Starbucks, this Starbucks salted caramel cold foam cold brew recipe, creamy, sweet, and easy to make at home. Tastes just like the real thing in minutes. will quickly become your go-to coffee treat. The rich, bold cold brew pairs beautifully with a layer of sweet, creamy foam that slowly melts into each sip. The touch of salt enhances the caramel flavor, giving every taste a perfect balance of sweet and savory. You can customize it just the way you like—stronger, sweeter, or lighter. It’s budget-friendly, quick to make, and fits right into your morning or afternoon coffee routine.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this Starbucks-style drink at home.
- Cold brew: The smooth coffee base that gives the drink its bold flavor.
- Vanilla syrup: Adds light sweetness that complements the caramel beautifully.
- Heavy cream: Creates the thick, rich texture of the cold foam.
- Milk: Helps soften the cream and gives the foam a smooth finish.
- Caramel syrup: Brings in that warm, sweet caramel note.
- Salt: Just a pinch to balance the sweetness and make the caramel pop.
- Caramel sauce (optional): A drizzle on top adds a pretty finish and a little extra sweetness.
Choose good-quality coffee and caramel syrup for the best flavor. Using a smooth, low-acid cold brew will make your drink taste closer to the Starbucks version.
How to Make Starbucks Salted Caramel Cold Foam Cold Brew
Prepare the Cold Brew Base
Fill a large glass with ice, then pour in the cold brew. Add the vanilla syrup and stir well. You can make it stronger by using concentrated cold brew or reduce the syrup if you prefer a less sweet flavor.
Make the Salted Caramel Cold Foam
In another cup, combine the heavy cream, milk, caramel syrup, and a small pinch of salt. Use a handheld frother to mix until the foam becomes thick and creamy. It should have a smooth texture that holds its shape on top of the coffee.
Assemble and Serve
Pour the cold foam over the cold brew. The foam will float gently on top, creating a beautiful layered look. For an extra touch, drizzle a little caramel sauce over the foam. You can leave it layered for a café-style appearance or stir gently for a blended taste. Either way, it’s refreshing, creamy, and perfectly balanced.
No Frother? No Problem!
If you don’t have a frother, you can still get perfect foam. Pour the foam ingredients into a mason jar and shake hard for about a minute until thick. You can also use an immersion blender for smooth results or a regular blender for a bigger batch. A jar gives a light, airy foam, while a blender makes a denser one. All three methods work great, so use what you have at home.
Tips, Variations & Substitutions
This recipe is easy to adjust to your liking. Add more vanilla or caramel syrup for extra sweetness or reduce it for a lighter flavor. Swap the milk for oat or coconut milk for a dairy-free version. Almond milk also works but makes a lighter foam. Want it warm? Use brewed coffee instead of cold brew for a cozier version, though it will taste slightly more acidic. Every version keeps that same creamy caramel magic that makes it special.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to make the salted caramel cream cold brew at Starbucks?
Starbucks mixes cold brew with vanilla syrup and tops it with a cold foam made from cream, milk, caramel syrup, and salt.
Can I keep cold foam in the fridge?
Cold foam is best used right away. You can refrigerate it for up to one day, but it will lose some of its texture.
How long does Starbucks cold brew stay good for?
Cold brew lasts about a week in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.
How much caffeine is in a Starbucks cold brew salted caramel can?
A can of Starbucks salted caramel cold brew has roughly 185 milligrams of caffeine per 11 ounces.
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Conclusion
Now you can enjoy your favorite Starbucks salted caramel cold foam cold brew right in your kitchen. It’s creamy, sweet, and perfectly salted with the same flavor you love from Starbucks. You control every detail—how sweet, how strong, how rich. It’s a satisfying treat you can make in minutes anytime you want. Try it once, and it might just replace your daily coffee run. For more drink inspiration, visit my Pinterest page at Ellie’s Microwave Recipes.
Starbucks Salted Caramel Cold Foam Cold Brew
Equipment
- Glass For serving the cold brew
- Handheld frother To create creamy cold foam
- Cup or jar For mixing the foam ingredients
- Spoon For stirring and drizzling caramel
Ingredients
- Cold brew
- Vanilla syrup
- Heavy cream
- Milk
- Caramel syrup
- Salt
- Caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large glass with ice, pour in the cold brew, and stir in vanilla syrup. Adjust the syrup to your desired sweetness.
- In a separate cup, mix heavy cream, milk, caramel syrup, and salt. Froth until thick and creamy using a handheld frother.
- Pour the cold foam over your cold brew. Optionally, drizzle caramel sauce on top. Serve immediately and enjoy.
