Creamy Copycat Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso
A smooth, creamy iced espresso drink with brown sugar syrup and oat milk, replicating Starbucks’ popular beverage with a homemade twist. Perfect for a quick caffeine boost with a sweet caramel flavor and frothy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots (60 ml) freshly brewed espresso or very strong coffee
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar syrup (equal parts brown sugar and water, simmered until syrupy)
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) barista-style oat milk
- Ice cubes
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew 2 shots (60 ml) of espresso or about 1/3 cup (80 ml) of very strong brewed coffee and let it cool slightly.
- Make brown sugar syrup by combining 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar with 1/4 cup (60 ml) water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens slightly. Cool to room temperature. Optionally stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, add the hot espresso shots, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup, and a handful of ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until frothy and well mixed.
- Fill a tall glass with fresh ice cubes. Strain the shaken espresso mixture over the ice.
- Gently pour 3/4 cup (180 ml) chilled oat milk over the espresso. Do not stir to maintain the layered effect.
- Serve immediately with a straw or stir if desired.
Notes
Use fresh, hot espresso for best syrup dissolution and foam. Do not shake oat milk with espresso to avoid separation; add it after shaking. Use barista-style oat milk for creaminess and froth. Keep ice fresh and clear by freezing filtered water. Warm syrup slightly if espresso cools too fast before shaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (about
- Calories: 110130
- Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 1
Keywords: iced espresso, brown sugar syrup, oat milk, Starbucks copycat, shaken espresso, vegan coffee, dairy-free iced coffee