Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oat (Printable Version)

Refreshing iced espresso infused with brown sugar, oat milk, and cinnamon for a sweet and creamy beverage.

# List of 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 unsweetened oat milk
07 - Optional: extra brown sugar or cinnamon for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine brown sugar, hot water, and ground cinnamon in a small cup. Stir thoroughly until sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Brew two shots of espresso or substitute with strong coffee, as preferred.
03 - Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker or large sealable jar. Pour in the brown sugar syrup and freshly brewed espresso.
04 - Seal the shaker firmly. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until mixture becomes frothy and well chilled.
05 - Transfer the shaken espresso mixture, including ice, into a tall glass.
06 - Gently pour oat milk over the espresso for a layered appearance, if desired. Stir to blend.
07 - Optionally garnish with a pinch of cinnamon or brown sugar. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The airy shake brings a barista-fresh texture that is impossible to get with just stirring.
  • The gentle warmth of cinnamon and brown sugar makes each sip taste like a cozy secret.
02 -
  • If you rush the shaking, you miss out on that frothy top—patience makes it café-worthy.
  • Switching to barista oat milk totally transformed how creamy the drink felt.
03 -
  • Using clear ice makes the layered effect much prettier in the glass.
  • A fast shake brings more froth—don't be shy.
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