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This Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso is similar to your favorite coffee house drink. Made with espresso, brown sugar syrup, cinnamon, and oat milk. Simple and delicious!
This coffee drink is inspired by my new favorite coffee shop drink and it pairs well with a fresh batch of Cherry Oat Scones and if you prefer using almond milk, try making an Almond Milk Frappe instead.
I definitely love a good coffee drink and with the weather here in Florida still being set to hot, an iced drink is preferred. Recently I fell in love with Starbuck's Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. I find that it is the perfect afternoon pick me up with strong espresso coffee, sweet brown sugar syrup, and creamy dairy-free oat milk.
It is becoming a regular part of my evening work routine and I certainly had to try making my own version at home. I will share that simple version with you today. It is pretty close to Starbuck's version and requires only a few ingredients.
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Ingredient Notes
- Brown Sugar - For this recipe, try using light brown sugar because it is lighter and has flavor profile similar to cane sugar with a bit more richness.
- Water - This will help to create the brown sugar syrup that forms the base for the drink.
- Cinnamon - You can use ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks, either is fine and will work in the recipe for flavor.
- Vanilla extract - Make sure it is pure vanilla extract. Only a small amount is needed for flavor.
- Salt - Just a small amount will balance out the sweetness and intensify the flavor of the espresso.
- Espresso - Works best with the creamy oat milk. If not available, use extremely strong coffee.
- Ice - Needed since we are making an iced version.
- Oat milk - This dairy-free milk option adds to the thickness and creamy flavor of the drink.
See the recipe card below for exact quantities.
Instructions
Begin the recipe by placing a small saucepan on the stovetop over high heat. Add the water, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring the brown syrup mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool.
Next, make your espresso (single or double) as you normally would and set it aside.
Add ice into a jar with a lid and also to a separate serving glass. Into the jar, add the espresso and brown sugar syrup.
Place the lid on the jar and shake.
Pour into the glass with the ice and top with oat milk. Stir and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- Store any leftover brown sugar syrup in an airtight container or jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- To make the espresso, use an espresso machine, Nespresso machine with an espresso pod, premade cold brew espresso, or strongly brewed coffee.
- Feel free to use more syrup for a sweeter beverage and less if you prefer less sweetness.
Equipment
The equipment needed for this recipe is pretty minimal. You will need a saucepan, jar with a lid, serving glasses, and something to make the espresso with. I enjoy making my espresso using the Breville Barista Express Machine, but strongly brewed coffee will work as well as premade cold brew espresso.
Substitution
This recipe is made with oat milk, but feel free to use almond milk, whole milk, or any other kind of milk that you prefer. You may also frother the milk before adding it to the drink.
📖 Recipe
Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…› teaspoon salt
- 2 servings espresso (single or double)
- 2 cups ice, separated
- 1 cup oat milk, divided
Instructions
- Begin the recipe by placing a small saucepan on the stovetop over high heat. Add the 1 cup water, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
- Bring the brown syrup mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool.
- Next, make your espresso (single or double) as you normally would and set it aside. Add 1 cup ice into a jar with a lid and also 1 cup ice to 2 separate serving glasses.
- Into the jar, add the espresso and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup.
- Place the lid on the jar and shake. Pour into the glass with the ice and top each glass with ½ cup oat milk. Stir and enjoy!
- Store any leftover brown sugar syrup in an airtight container or jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Notes
- To make the espresso, use an espresso machine, a Nespresso machine with an espresso pod, premade cold brew espresso, or strongly brewed coffee.
- Feel free to use more syrup for a sweeter beverage and less if you prefer less sweetness.
Nutrition
*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands used, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
More Brown Sugar Recipes
- Brown Sugar Pie
- Brown Sugar Baked Peaches
- Bread Pudding with Brown Sugar Sauce
- Brown Sugar Dijon Glazed Salmon
Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ways to use this Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso? Please share them in the comments below!
Jamie
I love this combination of brown sugar and cinnamon! It's perfect for fall and I can't get enough of it!
LaKita
Thank you so much Jamie!!
Gwynn Galvin
A homemade coffee drink is so much better and more delicious than store bought. This was so good!
LaKita
I completely agree with you Gwynn!
Natalie
What a great idea! I love added cinnamon here. Oh, I'm making this first thing in the mornings. I will use muscovado brown sugar.
LaKita
Thank you Natalie! The cinnamon definitely makes a difference and muscovado brown sugar should be perfect!
Katie Crenshaw
This espresso turns out so creamy and delicious. It it such a special treat to make in the morning.
LaKita
Thank you so much Katie, it is so creamy!
Marisa Franca
We love our coffee drinks but hate spending all that cash at the expensive coffee shop. So -- I decided to try your homemade version. I was so happy that i found something I really enjoy without having to go out for it. I made it with oat milk and I'm out of that now. I do have almond milk and I'll try that next. Thank you for saving me LOTS of pennies.
LaKita
Thank you so much Marisa! It should work just as well with almond milk or really any milk that you prefer!
Heidy
This Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso was so refreshing! I loved that it tasted like the one I purchased at my local coffee shops---but it was so much more budget-friendly. Now maybe my husband won't complain about how much I spend at the coffee shop?!
LaKita
Thank you Heidy! Hopefully he won't anymore 🙂
Eva
I love sweetened coffee drinks, too! And I don't love to pay the exorbitant prices they cost at coffee houses, so thank you for this homemade possibility!
LaKita
Thank you Eva! This homemade version is so convenient and saves money!
Linda
Love this shaken espresso especially in the morning! So smooth and refreshing
LaKita
Thank you so much Linda!
Colleen
I recently fell in love with this drink at Starbucks so I was delighted to come across this recipe. Now I can save myself some money by making it at home. Thank you!
LaKita
Thank you Colleen! Hope you enjoy the at-home version just as much!
shelby
I will be making this over and over! It was so good, and it is going to save me a lotta $$!
LaKita
Thank you Shelby! Such a great way to save money and have one anytime. Enjoy!