Iced Brown Sugar Oat Espresso (Starbucks Copycat)
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Iced Brown Sugar Oat Espresso (Starbucks Copycat)
Description
This copycat recipe begins by preparing a brown sugar syrup from light brown sugar dissolved in hot boiling water, providing a deep caramel sweetness. Freshly brewed espresso shots are combined with the syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ice in a jar or shaker. Vigorous shaking froths the drink and blends the spices evenly. The beverage is topped with oat milk and a cinnamon dusting, enhancing creaminess and aroma.
The drink balances sweet, spicy, and bitter notes with oat milk lending a smooth texture without dairy. The cinnamon adds warmth that complements the vanilla and brown sugar flavors, while the espresso provides a robust coffee foundation.
Best served cold and freshly shaken, this drink can serve as a refreshing yet comforting pick-me-up. It is suitable for oat milk lovers or those avoiding dairy, presenting the popular coffeehouse flavor at home. Use a cocktail shaker or jar with a lid to get a foamy texture before serving.
Ingredients
Brown sugar syrup:
- 3 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon water hot, boiling
Drink:
- 3 hots espresso or very strong coffee
- ¼-1/2 C oat milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ice
Instructions
Make the brown sugar syrup:
- In a small bowl or jar, combine light brown sugar and hot boiling water. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Make the drink:
- Prepare 3 shots of espresso coffee.
- To a tall mason jar (2 cup capacity), add in the espresso coffee, 2-3 tablespoon brown sugar syrup (or to your taste), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and top with ice.
- Secure a lid to the jar and carefully shake, until frothy. (Or add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker).
- Remove the lid and top with oat milk.
- Top with a dusting of ground cinnamon, stick in a straw, give it a stir and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 132IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.