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This easy homemade Iced Brown Sugar Latte with shaken espresso is the sweetest iced coffee to cool off with this month. Homemade vanilla brown sugar syrup gets shaken up with triple shots of espresso and a couple dashes of cinnamon. Pour this sweet coffee over ice and add creamy oat milk. This iced latte is creamy, ice cold, and just perfectly sweet. Great for sipping while doing just about, well…anything!
Every Sunday night on Instagram, I put out an “ask me anything” sticker tag on my Instagram stories. I love doing these Q&A’s so much. I find they’re a really fun way for me to answer questions about things I might not be thinking to talk about, or that you’re all just generally curious about.
Most of the questions that come in are in regard to my lifestyle, beauty, fashion, travel, and of course, food.
This past weekend, I was asked if I’d ever tried to recreate the very popular Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Latte. I have not, and when I shared that with everyone I was flooded with direct messages requesting a recipe.
But the funny thing? I already had plans to make my own version of the iced brown sugar latte.
With the hot August weather and the thousands of requests for this recipe, I figured it really was the perfect time.
So here we are!
Onto the details
First off, huge shout out to a very kind reader, Tracey G. Tracey works at Starbucks and gave me the behind the scenes rundown of how they make the drink.
It is EASY.
I kept mine easy too, but added vanilla and cinnamon to the mix, to make things even better. And if you want, there is even a chai variation too.
Make the vanilla brown sugar syrup
This is really the key to the latte.
You’ll need brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla. If you don’t have cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon works too!
Simmer the syrup on the stove to dissolve the sugar and that’s it. Now you have homemade brown sugar syrup!
If you want to take the flavor up a bit and make the latte cozier, add a few chai bags and steep the tea in the syrup to infuse. This will give you the warming flavors of chai…which is insanely delicious. Totally optional though and up to you!
Now shake that espresso
Pour three shots of espresso over ice. Add as much of the brown sugar syrup as you’d like, and then a couple dashes of ground cinnamon.
Now shake, shake, shake.
Pour the sweet coffee over ice, then pour over the oat milk. I like to finish with a small dash of cinnamon. And then, just because I love a pretty drink, I always add a sprig of fresh lavender.
And voilà…just like Starbucks, but made with more flavor, and it’s SO GOOD.
I love that we can control just how sweet we want the drink to be. It’s so customizable, you can really make this drink into something you’re going to love.
So here’s my Friday tip, make the brown sugar syrup tonight…or over the weekend. Then make homemade lattes in minutes all week long.
Trust me, it’ll be the best move you made all week!
Looking for other fun summer recipes, try these:
Cinnamon Maple Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp
Frothy Whipped Coffee White Russian
No Churn Fudge Brownie Coffee Ice Cream
Lastly, if you make this iced brown sugar latte with shaken espresso, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Iced Brown Sugar Latte with Shaken Espresso
Servings: 1 with leftover syrup
Calories Per Serving: 597 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
Vanilla Brown Sugar Syrup
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 chai tea bags (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Bring 1 cup water, the brown sugar, and cinnamon stick to a boil in a small pot. Simmer 2-3 minutes, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. If using, add the tea bags, cover, and steep 10 minutes. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.2. In a shaker glass filled with ice, combine the espresso, 2-4 tablespoons syrup, and a couple dashes of cinnamon. Shake vigorously for 1 minute. Strain into a tall glass with ice. Pour over the milk. Stir to combine. Enjoy!
This post was originally published on August 6, 2021
Hello! How long will the brown suger syrup last? In the fridge?
Hey Candice,
You can keep in the fridge for 2 weeks. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Love this recipe! Where are these cups from?!
Hey Mackenzie,
Thanks so much! Here’s the link for the glasses:
https://rstyle.me/+Q5y1R4RDmSFxJP-UWz92cQ
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Always love your creative ideas in my inbox! Such a treat to read every morning. Love the family updated too.
One suggestion, try this without putting the espresso on ice. It makes it bitter. The term for that is actually “shocking the espresso” which defeats the naturally sweet crema mother nature perfected for us. It may not be noticeable with the brown sugar syrup, but thought I would share. It breaks my heart when I order an iced latte and see the barrista pour it over ice. Anyway, can’t wait for tomorrow’s Nine Favorite Things!
Thanks so much for the recommendation Lauren!! xTieghan
Hey Lauren! I have a question. When you are saying not to pour espresso over ice and “shocking” it, do you mean it’s best to never drink espresso over ice? Or more like combine the milk & espresso first (in any kind of drink) then add ice? Or meaning for best results don’t drink cold espresso drinks with ice? I am curious!
I wondered the same as Marina. What do you recommend? To mix the milk and espresso first, and then put it over ice?
Sure that would work too!
What brand of oatmeal to you use?
Hey there,
I do not use oatmeal in this recipe, I am assuming you mean oat milk? Here is the link for what I use:
http://l.thrv.me/HBH5849-califia-farms-oat-barista-blend
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This is probably the best iced coffee I’ve ever had! Great recipe, easy to follow. Thank you!
Hey Shana,
Wonderful! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try. Happy Weekend! xTieghan
Just got back from camping and saw this, it’s amazing!! I scaled it back a bit as I didnt want 3 shots.
I did two shots espresso, 2/3c milk, 3tblsp of syrup, it’s delicious!
The caramel brule recipe by you is still my hands down favorite coffee. Everyone wants it when they come over ♥️
Hey there,
Wonderful! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try. Happy Weekend! xTieghan
I was sooooo excited to see this! I have been trying to get this recipe and they discontinued this at our local Starbucks. Thank you for keeping my inbox exciting Tieghan.
I appreciate your fun ideas.
Tas.
Thanks so much Tas! I hope you love this recipe:) xTieghan
Hi Tiegan!
I’ve been dying to know: who won the blueberry pie contest you judged?! I actually didn’t submit my recipe because I thought the crust was a little too brown for “America’s best blueberry pie.” I learned a ton through the process and think I perfected my crust and filling! Now to figure out perfect baking time.
Hey Morgan,
Here is the link for the top 3 winners of the contest:
https://blueberry.org/blog/taking-the-blue-ribbon-announcing-americas-best-blueberry-pie/
Have a great weekend! xTieghan
Can I use regular milk?
Hey Margaret,
You bet, any milk you like will work! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
OMG! I’m so excited to wake up to this recipe in my inbox! I can’t wait to try, this is my FAVORITE drink at Starbucks!!! Now I can save money and make it at home! ??❤️??❤️
Thanks so much Michelle! I hope you love it! xTieghan
I’m obsessed with the Starbucks version of this, so I can’t wait to try to make this at home ??
I hope you love the recipe Mandy! xTieghan
This is so great! Just wondering how long you think the brown sugar syrup will keep in the fridge?
Hey Heidi,
You can keep in the fridge for 2 weeks. I hope the recipe turns out amazing for you! xTieghan
Absolutely amazing!
How long does the syrup last?
Thanks Autumn! The syrup is good for 2 weeks in the fridge. I hope you give the recipe a try! xTieghan
Hi yes, same question..I don’t have an expresso machine at home, can you offer a way to make it without one?
You can make espresso with a moka pot. I have a breville machine but we often make it different ways
Hey Pamela,
You will want to use instant espresso powder to make this at home. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Appreciate that – anxious to experiment with it!
Is there a way we can do this if we don’t have an espresso machine?
Hey Reese,
You can use instant espresso powder to make your own espresso at home. I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
Not a coffee drinker so I can’t comment on the recipe but I would love to know the source for the glass measuring cup. I used to have one with the measurements embossed like this and it broke. Thanks!
Hey Leah,
Sorry I do not have a link for this measuring cup, it’s an oldie:) xTieghan
It looks extremely delicious , definitely need to try it (since I’m also a coffee addicted)!
Miki x
https://www.littletasteofbeauty.com/
Thanks so much!!
I love these glasses! Where did you get them? Thank you!
Hey there,
Here’s the link for the glasses:
https://rstyle.me/+Q5y1R4RDmSFxJP-UWz92cQ
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan