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    Home » Recipes » Drinks and Cocktails

    Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

    September 15, 2021 by LaKita 20 Comments

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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.

    close up side view of iced espresso drink with brown sugar syrup in glass bowl in background

    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.

    Let's get started!

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    Ingredient Notes

    ingredients needed to make shaken espresso in separate containers on marble surface
    1. 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.
    2. Water - This will help to create the brown sugar syrup that forms the base for the drink.
    3. Cinnamon - You can use ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks, either is fine and will work in the recipe for flavor.
    4. Vanilla extract - Make sure it is pure vanilla extract. Only a small amount is needed for flavor.
    5. Salt - Just a small amount will balance out the sweetness and intensify the flavor of the espresso.
    6. Espresso - Works best with the creamy oat milk. If not available, use extremely strong coffee.
    7. Ice - Needed since we are making an iced version.
    8. 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.

    close up side view of glass with espresso in it.

    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.

    close up side view of glass jar with ice, espresso, and syrup in it.

    Place the lid on the jar and shake.

    glass jar with shaken espresso ingredients combined in it.

    Pour into the glass with the ice and top with oat milk. Stir and enjoy!

    shaken espresso in glass topped with oat milk

    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.
    overhead view of iced shaken espresso in glass with straw

    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

    glass of iced shaken espresso with metal straw in it. Glass bowl of syrup in background.

    Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

    LaKita Anderson
    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!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 488 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup light brown sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅛ 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

    Calories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 121gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 251mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 2gSugar: 116gVitamin A: 251IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 2mg

    *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 you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    close up side view iced espresso in glass with metal straw.

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    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!


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    Comments

    1. shelby

      September 30, 2021 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      I will be making this over and over! It was so good, and it is going to save me a lotta $$!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 30, 2021 at 7:51 pm

        Thank you Shelby! Such a great way to save money and have one anytime. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Colleen

      September 30, 2021 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 30, 2021 at 7:51 pm

        Thank you Colleen! Hope you enjoy the at-home version just as much!

        Reply
    3. Linda

      September 30, 2021 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      Love this shaken espresso especially in the morning! So smooth and refreshing

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 30, 2021 at 7:52 pm

        Thank you so much Linda!

        Reply
    4. Eva

      October 01, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 05, 2021 at 2:18 pm

        Thank you Eva! This homemade version is so convenient and saves money!

        Reply
    5. Heidy

      October 02, 2021 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      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?!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 05, 2021 at 2:19 pm

        Thank you Heidy! Hopefully he won't anymore 🙂

        Reply
    6. Marisa Franca

      October 03, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 05, 2021 at 2:20 pm

        Thank you so much Marisa! It should work just as well with almond milk or really any milk that you prefer!

        Reply
    7. Katie Crenshaw

      October 03, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      This espresso turns out so creamy and delicious. It it such a special treat to make in the morning.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 05, 2021 at 2:15 pm

        Thank you so much Katie, it is so creamy!

        Reply
    8. Natalie

      October 03, 2021 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 05, 2021 at 2:15 pm

        Thank you Natalie! The cinnamon definitely makes a difference and muscovado brown sugar should be perfect!

        Reply
    9. Gwynn Galvin

      October 03, 2021 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      A homemade coffee drink is so much better and more delicious than store bought. This was so good!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 05, 2021 at 2:14 pm

        I completely agree with you Gwynn!

        Reply
    10. Jamie

      October 04, 2021 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      I love this combination of brown sugar and cinnamon! It's perfect for fall and I can't get enough of it!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 05, 2021 at 2:17 pm

        Thank you so much Jamie!!

        Reply

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