Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oat (Printable)

Frothy iced espresso meets brown sugar, cinnamon, and oat milk for a refreshing, vegan-friendly coffee beverage.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Espresso Base

01 - 2 shots freshly brewed espresso (about 2 ounces or 60 ml), 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

→ Serving Components

05 - 1 cup ice cubes
06 - 3/4 cup unsweetened oat milk (about 6 ounces or 180 ml)
07 - Optional: additional brown sugar or ground cinnamon for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a small cup, combine brown sugar, hot water, and ground cinnamon. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
02 - Brew 2 shots of espresso using an espresso machine, or prepare 1/3 cup strong coffee with a coffee maker as an alternative.
03 - Fill a cocktail shaker or large sealable jar with ice. Add the brown sugar syrup and freshly brewed espresso.
04 - Secure the shaker or jar lid and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and frothy.
05 - Pour the shaken espresso mixture, along with the ice, into a tall glass. Slowly add oat milk to achieve a layered appearance, if desired, and stir gently to combine.
06 - Finish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon or sprinkle of brown sugar if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your kitchen will smell like those corner coffee shops even before you take the first sip.
  • The balance of creamy oat milk and warming brown sugar is a game-changer if you’re after a dairy-free pick-me-up.
02 -
  • The first time I skipped dissolving the brown sugar, I ended up with granules at the bottom—never again.
  • Shaking longer than you think gives the espresso that amazing froth and chills everything just right.
03 -
  • If you’re prepping drinks for a group, make a bigger batch of brown sugar syrup and keep it in the fridge for instant café vibes.
  • A pinch of sea salt in the syrup can make the sweetness pop even more—it’s a small touch that elevates the whole drink.
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