Iced Brown Sugar Oat Latte (Print)

Dairy-free iced latte with brown sugar syrup, creamy oat milk, and espresso, shaken to silky perfection over ice.

# 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 espresso (30 ml) or 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
06 - 3/4 cup chilled oat milk
07 - Ice cubes

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine brown sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, stir in cinnamon and vanilla extract, then let cool.
02 - Brew a fresh shot of espresso or prepare strong brewed coffee.
03 - Fill a cocktail shaker or large jar with ice cubes.
04 - Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar syrup, espresso, and chilled oat milk to the shaker.
05 - Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until chilled and frothy.
06 - Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like an indulgent café drink but costs pennies and takes five minutes to pull together.
  • The shaking step creates this luxurious foam that makes you feel fancy while drinking it at your kitchen counter.
  • Completely dairy-free and vegan, so you can share it guilt-free with anyone, and it actually tastes better than the milk versions.
02 -
  • The brown sugar syrup needs to cool completely before you add it to the hot espresso, or you'll end up diluting your drink with all that melted ice before you even shake it.
  • Shaking is non-negotiable—stirring won't give you that frothy, creamy texture that makes this drink feel luxurious instead of just cold coffee with milk.
03 -
  • Make the brown sugar syrup in a small batch and keep it chilled in a squeeze bottle—this cuts your prep time down to nothing on busy mornings.
  • Always use freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee; cold leftover coffee tastes flat and won't shine through the sweetness the way it should.
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