Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oat (Printable)

Cool, creamy espresso shaken with brown sugar, oat milk, and cinnamon for a sweet, refreshing café-style treat.

# What You Need:

→ Espresso Base

01 - 2 shots freshly brewed espresso or 1/3 cup strong coffee

→ Brown Sugar Syrup

02 - 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons hot water
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ To Serve

05 - 1 cup ice cubes
06 - 3/4 cup unsweetened oat milk
07 - Optional: additional brown sugar or ground cinnamon for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small cup, combine brown sugar, hot water, and ground cinnamon. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
02 - Brew two shots of espresso using an espresso machine, or alternatively prepare 1/3 cup of strong coffee.
03 - Fill a cocktail shaker or large jar with ice. Add the brown sugar syrup and freshly brewed espresso.
04 - Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until mixture is cold and frothy.
05 - Pour the shaken espresso mixture, including the ice, into a tall glass.
06 - Top with oat milk by pouring gently over the espresso. Stir to blend, or leave layered if preferred.
07 - Garnish with a pinch of ground cinnamon or a sprinkle of brown sugar as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Your friends will think you ran to Starbucks, but it's just your own kitchen.
  • The spicy sweetness feels indulgent without being heavy, and it can be tweaked for any mood or moment.
02 -
  • If you don't dissolve the brown sugar completely, you'll get gritty bits at the bottom (learned after enthusiastically rushing).
  • Shaking with lots of ice gives that irresistible frothy top—don't skimp or it won't feel right.
03 -
  • Pre-chill your glass for an extra refreshing sip every time.
  • The key secret is shaking hard and fast—this makes the foam and brings it all together.
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