Brown Sugar Oat Milk Espresso (Printable)

Iced shaken espresso sweetened with brown sugar syrup and finished with chilled oat milk for a creamy, refreshing drink.

# What you'll need:

→ Espresso

01 - 2 shots (about 60 ml) espresso, hot and freshly brewed

→ Brown Sugar Syrup

02 - 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon hot water
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Assembly

05 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) oat milk, chilled
06 - Ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl or glass, combine brown sugar, hot water, and cinnamon (if using). Stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
02 - Brew 2 shots of espresso.
03 - In a cocktail shaker or a mason jar with a lid, add the freshly brewed espresso and brown sugar syrup. Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
04 - Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds, until well chilled and slightly frothy.
05 - Fill a serving glass with ice. Strain the shaken espresso mixture over the ice.
06 - Pour chilled oat milk over the espresso, allowing it to swirl and combine. Stir gently if desired.
07 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The shaken espresso transforms your kitchen into a coffee shop vibe you never knew you could pull off.
  • Oat milk makes it luscious and dairy-free, so you can share it with friends no matter their preferences.
02 -
  • I once shook too long and the lid popped off—now I double check before going wild with the shaker.
  • Adding the ice before shaking is crucial—that’s how you get that café-style frothy top.
03 -
  • For the smoothest texture, strain the espresso twice—once as you pour it out of the shaker, and again as you add milk.
  • Swapping in a hint of nutmeg or cardamom alongside cinnamon can make this your signature drink.
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