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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.
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!
I think I could’ve left the syrup on the stove a bit longer to thicken up. I would omit cinnamon next time when making the syrup too (was a bit overpowering the brown sugar).
Hey Ally,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try! xTieghan
Oh THIS is so much better than Starbucks!! So refreshing in a hot day. I don’t have an espresso maker so I used instant espresso. Use 2 tbl espresso powder + 6 tbl water. Heat in microwave. This is sooo good to serve with a summer brunch.
Hey Kristi,
Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed!! xxTieghan
So good!
Hey Lisa,
Awesome! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a go! Have a wonderful week:) xTieghan
Do you store the syrup in the fridge or leave at room temp?! Thanks! 🙂
Hey Courtney,
You will want to keep the syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Delicious! Thank you for sharing
Hey Beatrice,
Awesome! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a go! Have a wonderful week:) xTieghan
How do I make 3 shots of espresso?
Hey Cathy,
I make my espresso using my espresso machine, you could also use instant espresso granules, or even a strong dark coffee will work well here. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
may I ask where these perfect iced coffee cups are from? been on the hunt for something just like them! thank you xx
Hey Kelly,
Here’s the link for the cups:
https://rstyle.me/+Q5y1R4RDmSFxJP-UWz92cQ
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I didn’t have any brown sugar on hand so I used coconut sugar and it tastes yummy too!
Hey Haley,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that is was enjoyed:) xTieghan
This was fantastic! I used it with cold brew (since I had that around) and it really satisfied my craving without the trip to Starbucks. Thanks so much!
Hey Karen,
Happy Sunday! I love to hear this recipe was enjoyed and I truly appreciate you giving it a try! xxTieghan
Karen, how much cold brew did you measure out? That’s what I plan to use. Thanks
Delicious. Perfect. Stunning. Incredible. Heavenly!!! I am obsessed with Starbucks shaken espresso drinks. This is honestly equally as good if not BETTER! I love. Currently drinking it as I type this. I used instant espresso and it tastes great! Thank you so much for this recipe
Hey Joanna,
Fantastic, I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Oh my goodness this is delightful! Did I stay up reading recipes and then promptly make the syrup at midnight to have in the morning? yes I sure did. Worth it! So tasty thank you for sharing!
Hey Paige,
Fantastic, I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
The perfect syrup to enjoy in your coffee!
Hey Emilie,
Fantastic, I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
This recipe is so good, easy and quick, I love it! I do have a question on what I should do with the leftover syrup, can I refrigerate or leave it out?
I threw the extra in the fridge and it has held up great!
Hey Kathy,
Fantastic, I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! The syrup is good for 2 weeks in the fridge. xTieghan
I absolutely love this! It’s been a favorite drink of mine from Starbucks, but most locations don’t have it anymore. It’s great that I can make it myself now!
I left out the chai and subbed a little of the brown sugar for stevia.
Thanks for the recipe!
Hey Helena,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear it was a winner:) xTieghan
This was SO good! Any thoughts on a cocktail made with this delicious brown sugar syrup?
Hey Midge,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed and truly appreciate you giving it a try. You could just add some Kahula here! Have the best week! xTieghan
I made the vanilla brown sugar iced coffee and wow it is so good! The syrup is really easy to make and tastes delicious. We didn’t have espresso at home so we did a strong coffee instead and ut worked great. Can’t wait for more coffee recipes
Hey Melissa,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed and truly appreciate you giving it a try. Have the best week! xTieghan