Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oat (Printable Version)

Creamy espresso, brown sugar, and cinnamon shaken with oat milk. Refreshing, lightly spiced café-style beverage.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Espresso

01 - 2 shots (2 oz) 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 (6 oz) unsweetened oat milk
07 - Optional: extra brown sugar or ground cinnamon for garnish

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Combine brown sugar, hot water, and ground cinnamon in a small cup. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved.
02 - Brew two shots of espresso or substitute by brewing 1/3 cup of strong coffee.
03 - Fill a cocktail shaker or a large jar with ice. Pour in the brown sugar syrup and freshly brewed espresso.
04 - Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for approximately 20 seconds, ensuring the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy.
05 - Transfer the shaken mixture, including ice, into a tall glass.
06 - Gently pour oat milk over the espresso mixture for a layered effect if desired. Stir to blend.
07 - Finish with a pinch of ground cinnamon or a sprinkle of brown sugar as garnish if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cold shake draws out espresso's most luxe texture and flavor, creating a drink that feels fancier than it should.
  • It's endlessly customizable, letting you play with sweetness or spices and feel like a barista without the apron.
02 -
  • If you skip shaking, you miss out on the signature froth—my first try was flat, and I wondered what all the fuss was about.
  • Using piping hot espresso melts the ice a bit, but makes the flavors meld perfectly before pouring; don't let it sit, act quickly.
03 -
  • Shake hard and shake fast; nothing beats the foamy texture you get in those first 20 seconds.
  • A pinch of cinnamon before shaking, not after, ensures the spice infuses evenly throughout the drink.
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