Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

This iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso is just as smooth, sweet, and creamy as the original. This homemade version is seriously as close as you can get to Starbucks, but it's so much cheaper and quicker to make at home!

Why You'll Love This Copycat Recipe

• It saves time. Whether you're running out the door in the morning or making a midday pick-me-up, this shaken espresso recipe won't hold you back. It takes less than 5 minutes to assemble! It's so much quicker than stopping at Starbucks.
• It's so much cheaper. You can buy the ingredients for this recipe and make a month's worth of drinks for the price of one from Starbucks!
• It's legit. This has all of the flavors you'd expect. It's super creamy with warm cinnamon and sweet brown sugar, with the perfect amount of coffee flavor. After one sip, you'll be hooked!

Ingredients You'll Need

• Brewed espresso- I like to use the Starbucks blonde roast espresso. Sometimes I make it fresh, and other times I just buy the premade Starbucks espresso at the grocery store.
• Brown sugar syrup- You can use any premade syrup or try my homemade recipe below. 
• Creamy oat milk- I like to use unsweetened vanilla oat milk since there's sugar in the brown sugar syrup.
• Ground cinnamon- Adds another dimension of spiced flavor.

How To Make A Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

Step 1: Shake the espresso. Fill a cocktail shaker or glass jar halfway with ice cubes, then add the espresso and brown sugar cinnamon syrup. Seal it with a lid and shake it vigorously to combine everything together.

Step 2: Add the oat milk. Pour the mixed espresso into the serving cup of your choice and add the oat milk to it. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top, and enjoy!

How To Make Homemade Brown Sugar Syrup

If you want to feel like a true barista, you can make your own brown sugar cinnamon syrup at home. Add a ½ cup of brown sugar, ½ cup of water, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to a saucepan. Heat it on medium heat and whisk to combine. As soon as it starts to simmer, lower the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Once the sugar has dissolved and thickened, remove it from the heat and set aside.

Let it cool to room temperature, and transfer it to a mason jar or other airtight container. It makes enough for about four drinks and will last stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso sweet?

Yes, it's pretty sweet from the syrup. If you want it to be less sweet, only add a tablespoon or a half tablespoon of the syrup to your drink. To make it sweeter, you can add more or use sweetened oat milk.

What coffee is used in Starbucks brown sugar shaken espresso?

According to the Starbucks at Home website, it's made with two shots of espresso from the Starbucks Veranda Blend whole-bean ​coffee.

Can I use regular brewed coffee or cold brew coffee?

Yes! You can make this drink with any kind of coffee that you want. You could even use decaf espresso or decaf coffee. Just make sure to adjust the amount you put into the drink depending on how much caffeine you want.

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