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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!
It is ABSOLUTELY phenomenal!!! I’ve had Starbuck’s, & this is 100% better!! Plus, I made it with organic ingredients & it doesn’t make me feel nasty!! So so recommend!
Hi Kara,
Happy Wednesday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! xx
Perfect summer afternoon treat with toddlers running around!! So good!
Hi Sarah,
Fantastic!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, love to hear that it was tasty! xT
Why does it say this has 597 calories? A cup of oat milk only has 120 calories and 4 T. of sugar syrup wouldn’t have more than 100 calories….so 1 serving of this shouldn’t have more than 225 calories maximum.
Hi Joel,
I always recommend that if the nutritional information is important to you, you use your own personal calculator. Ours is automatic and controlled by google. It’s not something we’d prefer to be using. We are required to. I’m sorry for the trouble, we do our best! Hope you enjoy the recipe! xT
The syrup recipe serves 3-4, depending on how much you use. So, the calories are higher than normal.
Does it need to be kept in the fridge?
Hey Jessica,
Yes, I would recommend that! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
Can I make this using a mason jar instead of a shaker? Does it have to be strained?
Hey Gracie,
Totally, a mason jar is great to use! I like to strain into a fresh glass of ice:) I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
I would love to see how you would make an apple brown sugar syrup.
Also do you know of a way to cut the calories down? Could I sub half of the brown sugar with brown sugar swerve?
600 calories for one glass is daunting.
Thank you so much for sharing your talent
Hi Rebecca,
The syrup is used to your liking and you will have that leftover, I do not know how accurate the calories are, they are based on the system we have to use for google. I hope you love the recipe! xx
You can sub 1-1 with Stevia brown sugar blend. Just follow the conversion chart on the back of the bag. It’ll be the same with stevia/monk fruit/etc. I do add a little more stevia than the recipe suggests, so it’s a little sweeter.
First time trying it, super easy, I loved it. I used bottled cold brew and it was delicious! Thanks Tieghan
Hi Lisa,
Happy Monday! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe out, I am so excited to hear that it was a hit! xx
I hadn’t really tried oat milk before, but the combo of the syrup and the espresso…just delicious! Great way to start the day.
Hi Eleni,
Happy Friday!? Thanks a lot for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! xx
Suggestions for those who do not have an espresso machine?
Do you have a French press? You can make espresso in that. If not, maybe a dark roast bottled cold brew?
Hi Sara,
I would just use a dark brew coffee:) I hope you love the recipe! xx
This is perfect! Just the recipe I have been searching for. Iced coffee that’s not too sweet with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. I’m so happy thank you! And my house smells so good too! ❤️ ☕️
Do you have a French press? You can make espresso in that. If not, maybe a dark roast bottled cold brew?
Sorry, meant to reply to another comment!
Hey Dana,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this latte and sharing your review, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xx
Can you please make a lavender vanilla latte!?
I’ll add to my list:)
I have made this many times & love it! I like to control the sweetness and to have it on demand I buy cold brew. It must have oat milk!
Hey Debbie,
Amazing!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so excited it was enjoyed! Hope you’re having a great weekend! xx
I’d never had Oat Milk before….but this is so good! It’s been my go-to morning coffee for a couple weeks now! I didn’t add Chai to the syrup, but the brown sugar simple syrup is good in so many things. Added it to a smoothie, a peach crisp, and guaranteed it would work other places as well!
Hey Eleni,
Amazing!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so excited it was enjoyed! Hope you’re having a great weekend! xx
Do you have an espresso that you recommend?
Hey Ali,
Sorry, I don’t, we are always switching up the coffee beans in the espresso machine, but we do love a dark roast. Let me know if you give the recipe a try! xx
This is FANTASTIC! Thank you! It’s the perfect summer, iced coffee recipe.
Hi Nicole!
Fantastic! Thanks for your comment and trying the recipe:) I am so glad it was enjoyed! xxT