Iced Brown Sugar Oat Latte (Printable Version)

Creamy oat milk and brown sugar blend with espresso, shaken for a cold, frothy delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Brown Sugar Syrup

01 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
02 - 2 tablespoons water
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Coffee & Milk

05 - 1 shot (1 fluid ounce) espresso or 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
06 - 3/4 cup (6 fluid ounces) oat milk, chilled
07 - Ice cubes

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine brown sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and mix in cinnamon and vanilla extract. Allow to cool.
02 - Prepare a fresh shot of espresso or brew strong coffee.
03 - Fill a cocktail shaker or large jar with ice cubes.
04 - Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooled brown sugar syrup, the espresso or brewed coffee, and chilled oat milk into the shaker.
05 - Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and frothy.
06 - Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice. Optionally garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a specialty coffee shop drink but costs just pennies and takes five minutes flat.
  • The brown sugar syrup creates a naturally sweet, silky texture without any dairy weirdness—oat milk froths beautifully when shaken.
  • You can make a batch of syrup and keep it in the fridge for spontaneous coffee moments throughout the week.
02 -
  • Cold oat milk is non-negotiable—room temperature milk won't froth, and your drink will taste thin and disappointing instead of silky and luxurious.
  • The brown sugar syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week, which means you can have this drink ready in literally three minutes any morning.
  • If you don't have a cocktail shaker, a sturdy jar with a tight-fitting lid works just as well—I've used everything from mason jars to old pasta sauce containers.
03 -
  • Make a batch of brown sugar syrup on Sunday and store it in the fridge; you can have this drink made in three minutes any morning of the week.
  • If your oat milk isn't frothing well, try a different brand—some are thicker and froth more easily than others, and finding your favorite takes just a couple of experiments.
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