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Homemade Salted Caramel Mocha Strato Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)

Take a simple mocha Frappuccino and give it an upgrade with salted caramel cream cold foam and a caramel drizzle. The result is a layered, dessert-style coffee that feels richer and more balanced with every sip.
Prep Time10 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Type: Drinks
Keyword: Frappuccino
Servings: 1

Ingredients

For the Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino base:

  • 3/4 cup whole milk.
  • 2 tablespoons 1 oz mocha sauce.
  • 1/4 cup 2 oz espresso or strongly brewed coffee.
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons 3/4 oz simple syrup, plain, vanilla, or salted caramel.
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum optional, or cornstarch using a little more.
  • 3/4 cup ice.
  • 1/3 cup salted caramel cream cold foam.
  • 1/2 oz caramel sauce for drizzling.

For the Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam:

  • 3/4 cup 2% milk.
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream.
  • 2 tablespoons salted caramel syrup.

Instructions

  • Blend the Frappuccino base: Add the whole milk, mocha sauce, espresso or strongly brewed coffee, simple syrup, xanthan gum or cornstarch, and ice to your blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and frothy. You’re aiming for a thick, milkshake-like texture with no visible ice chunks.If the mixture looks thin, blend for another few seconds. A good blend here makes a big difference to the final texture.
  • Pour and prepare the glass: Pour the blended Frappuccino into a tall glass. Leave some space at the top for the cold foam. A clear glass lets you see the layers, which is part of the fun, but any glass will work.
  • Mix the salted caramel cream base: In a jar or bowl, combine the 2% milk, heavy cream, and salted caramel syrup. Stir or shake until fully mixed. This mixture can be stored in the fridge, but only froth what you need right before serving.
  • Froth the cold foam: Using a handheld frother, blender, or hand mixer, froth the cream mixture until thick and airy. It should be spoonable but still light enough to sit on top of the drink without sinking immediately.
  • Assemble the drink: Spoon or gently pour the cold foam over the Frappuccino. Let it rest on the surface to keep that layered strato effect intact.
  • Finish with caramel drizzle: Drizzle caramel sauce over the cold foam. Keep it light. This is more about aroma and visual appeal than extra sweetness.

Notes

Is the xanthan gum required? No. It helps thicken the drink and improve texture, but the recipe still works without it. The mixed cream can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Froth it fresh each time for best results.

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