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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 love this recipe! I think in the fall I’ll do this and add a touch of pumpkin spice powder to the syrup!
Yum!! I love this idea! Thanks for making the recipe Kate:) xx
Do you have any recs for an espresso machine? 🙂
Hi Sara!
I have a Breville and love it:) Let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Favorite iced coffee recipe!! I brewed some coffee at night and let it cool down in the fridge until I was ready for it in the morning. Mixed the syrup and coffee together with milk and viola, perfect! I use 1/2 cup of coffee & 4 tablespoons of the syrup. I plan I using almond milk the rest of the week. Totally recommend. Another wonderful recipe!
Hey there,
Thanks for your comment and making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! Hope you’re off to a great week! ? xT
How long do you boil the syrup for? Does it have to look “syrupy” or does it stay liquid?
Can’t wait yo try it ?
Hey Arianna,
You are going to simmer for 2-3 minutes, it will not be super thicken, that’s okay! I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
I’ve been spending a ridiculous amount of money at Starbucks getting this drink. So glad I found Tieghan’s recipe. It is just as good and my wallet will thank me. I don’t have an espresso machine but the syrup with oat milk in regular coffee is delicious!
Hey Stacy,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go, I am so glad it was a winner:) Have the best week! xx
Addicting! Truly fantastic. Now my go to “creamer” for coffee each day!
Hey Liz,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go, I am so glad it was a winner:) Have the best week! xx
This recipe is delicious!! I also like to add abit of heavy cream sometimes just to make it creamier.
Hi Sharonda,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go, I am so glad it was a winner:) Have the best week! xx
Do you remove the cinnamon stick and tea bags after steeping 10 minutes? Thanks!
Hey Rachel,
Yes, you can remove them once finished:) I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
What if I don’t have an espresso maker?? Sub regular coffee? Can’t wait to try it!
Hey Victoria,
Yes, a dark brew coffee will also work here! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Do you have to wait for the espresso to cool down before shaking it with brown sugar syrup?
Hey there,
Yes, I like to wait for the espresso to cool slightly. I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Perfect summer pick me up! Easy and delicious ?
Hey Jelene,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks for sharing your review and making this recipe, I am so glad it was a winner! xxTieghan
This syrup is delish! I love the added touch of cinnamon. How long should this hold and what is the best way to store?
Hey Ashton,
You can keep the syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
This is an at home version of my favourite summer drinks. It’s simple and ready to go for my workday mornings!
Hey there,
Awesome!! Love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it and sharing your feedback!! 🙂
So delicious! It’s the perfect summer coffee treat! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Laura,
Happy Wednesday! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! xx
Hi Tieghan,
I made this recipe this morning and it is PERFECT! Thank you so much! I love not having to get in my car and go somewhere to have a yummy coffee drink in the morning.
Hey Bernadette,
Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! xTieghan