Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oat (Printable)

Chilled espresso shaken with brown sugar syrup, oat milk, and cinnamon. Vegan and easy, Starbucks inspired.

# What You Need:

→ Espresso

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

→ Brown Sugar Syrup

02 - 2 tablespoons 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: extra brown sugar or ground cinnamon for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine brown sugar, hot water, and ground cinnamon in a small cup. Stir thoroughly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is uniform.
02 - Brew two shots of espresso using an espresso machine or substitute with strong coffee.
03 - Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker or large sealable jar. Pour in the brown sugar syrup and fresh espresso.
04 - Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the mixture is chilled and slightly foamy.
05 - Transfer the shaken mixture, including the ice, into a tall glass.
06 - Gradually pour oat milk over the espresso mixture for a layered appearance. Stir gently to combine as preferred.
07 - Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon or a touch of brown sugar on top for garnish if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • When you shake the espresso with brown sugar and cinnamon, it creates an irresistible foam and depth that's impossible to get from a regular stir.
  • This vegan treat tastes pop-up café worthy, but you can whip it up in minutes, no fancy equipment required.
02 -
  • If you skip shaking and just stir, you miss out on the frothy layer that makes this drink special.
  • Switching to barista-style oat milk makes the difference between watery or luxuriously creamy, especially in iced drinks.
03 -
  • Always use ice straight from the freezer—it keeps your shaker cold enough to form foam and prevents dilution.
  • A sprinkle of cinnamon on top after shaking sets off the aroma and makes the drink feel a little fancier.
Go back