Copycat Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Espresso
Shaken iced espresso with dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and creamy oat milk inspired by Starbucks.
In a nutshell: This authentic american copycat iced brown sugar oatmilk espresso comes together in just 5 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Save money and skip the drive-thru! This copycat iced espresso is sweet, rich, spiced with cinnamon, and perfectly creamy.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Shake While Hot: Shake the espresso with the brown sugar while it's still hot so the sugar fully dissolves. Cold espresso leaves gritty sugar settled at the bottom of the glass.
- Use Extra-Creamy Oat Milk: The recipe calls for extra-creamy oat milk for a reason. Thin oat milk waters the drink down and won't float in that distinct layer over the espresso.
Ingredients
1
servings
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2 shots hot blonde espresso, or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
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1 tbsp dark brown sugar
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¼ tsp ground cinnamon
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1 cup ice cubes
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½ cup oat milk, extra creamy
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Shake Espresso & Sugar
In a cocktail shaker or glass mason jar, combine hot espresso, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until frothy.
Pour Over Ice
Pour the frothed iced espresso and ice into a tall serving glass.
Top with Oat Milk
Top with creamy oat milk and sprinkle an extra pinch of cinnamon on top.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. Half a cup of strong brewed coffee works, as the recipe notes.
Shaking chills the espresso fast and whips it into that signature frothy texture.
The drink is already dairy-free with oat milk. Any barista-style milk, dairy or not, works in its place.
Yes. Dissolve the brown sugar and cinnamon in the hot espresso and refrigerate for up to a week, then shake with ice and top with oat milk to serve.
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