Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso coffee tastes exactly like brown sugar oatmeal! This copycat recipe tastes just like the Starbuck’s original, but so easy to do at home! Become a home Starbucks barista with this easy copycat drink that's been recreated to take exactly like Starbucks recipe.
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There's no need for that daily run to the coffee shop when you can be your very own barista and make your own iced brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso at home. This copycat Starbucks recipe is so easy, takes minutes and is cost effective to make. Skip the long lines, save some money and enjoy this homemade recipe.
All you need is brown sugar, espresso coffee, oatmilk and water for this perfect morning pick me up!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Make your own iced coffee so much cheaper and faster than having to go to Starbucks!
- There's only 4 ingredients used to make this copycat recipe.
- It's an easy iced-coffee recipe prepared with espresso and milk.
- Perfect for summertime, or if you love iced coffee year round.
- Full of delicious brown sugar flavor.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Oatmilk: Use your favorite oatmilk.
- Espresso Coffee: Use your favorite prepared espresso.
- Brown Sugar: Light or dark brown sugar works, however dark brown sugar has a stronger, more flavorful outcome.
- Water: Mixed with the brown sugar to make the brown sugar syrup.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Place brown sugar and water into a medium sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 5 minutes to reduce to a syrup. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2: In a shaker or blender bottle, add coffee and ice and shake for 30 seconds.
Step 3: In a 20 ounce cup, fill with ice, add oatmilk and then shaken espresso.
Step 4: Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Expert Tips
- Use freshly brewed espresso coffee for the best taste. Stale or reheated coffee can affect the flavor of your drink.
- When making the brown sugar syrup, stir the sugar and water together until the sugar has completely dissolved. This will help prevent any graininess in your syrup.
- Let the brown sugar syrup cool completely before adding it to the shaker. This will prevent the ice from melting too quickly and diluting your drink.
- Shake the mixture vigorously to ensure that the oat milk is well incorporated and frothy. This will create a creamy and smooth texture.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the top of your drink for an extra touch of flavor and aroma.
Variations
- Vanilla: Add a splash of vanilla extract to the brown sugar syrup for a delicious vanilla flavor.
- Caramel: Add a drizzle of caramel sauce to the brown sugar syrup for a caramel flavor.
- Chocolate: Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the brown sugar syrup for a chocolate flavor.
- Spiced: Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the brown sugar syrup for a spiced flavor.
- Coconut: Use coconut milk instead of oat milk for a creamy coconut flavor.
- Almond: Use almond milk instead of oat milk for a nutty flavor.
- Mocha: Add a tablespoon of chocolate syrup to the brown sugar syrup and coffee mixture for a mocha flavor.
Storing & Freezing
Storing: Store the cooled brown sugar syrup in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready to use it, give it a good shake because the brown sugar can clump together.
Freezing: Place the cooled syrup in a freezer safe container and store for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Recipe FAQ's
The ice and espresso are shaken by hand to chill and mix the coffee. You can also add the milk and syrup to the shaker and shake everything together.
Starbucks uses Oatly oatmilk, but any good brand of oatmilk will do!
Any type of prepared espresso will work. Use your favorite!
A Starbucks tall has 2 shots of espresso, and grande has 3 shots, and venti has 4 shots.
A simple syrup that uses brown sugar in place of white sugar for a richer, caramel flavor.
Starbucks doesn't sell their brown sugar syrup, however you can use your favorite store-bought brown sugar syrup
Nope! Any airtight container will work to shake the drink ingredients together. A jar with a tight lid works perfectly.
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Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
Special Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar produces ½ cup syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup espresso coffee
- 1 cup oatmilk
- Ice
Instructions
- Place brown sugar and water into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 5 minutes to reduce to a syrup. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a shaker or blender bottle, add coffee and ice and shake for 30 seconds.
- In a 20 ounce cup, fill with ice, add oatmilk and then shaken espresso.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly brewed espresso coffee for the best taste. Stale or reheated coffee can affect the flavor of your drink.
- When making the brown sugar syrup, stir the sugar and water together until the sugar has completely dissolved. This will help prevent any graininess in your syrup.
- Let the brown sugar syrup cool completely before adding it to the shaker. This will prevent the ice from melting too quickly and diluting your drink.
- Shake the mixture vigorously to ensure that the oat milk is well incorporated and frothy. This will create a creamy and smooth texture.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the top of your drink for an extra touch of flavor and aroma.
- Storing: Store the cooled brown sugar syrup in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you’re ready to use it, give it a good shake because the brown sugar can clump together.
- Freezing: Place the cooled syrup in a freezer safe container and store for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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