Description

A quick and easy copycat recipe for a brown sugar oat milk shaken iced espresso that tastes like it came from a fancy coffee shop but costs pennies to make at home. Perfect for impressing guests or turning a regular morning into something special.

Ingredients

Scale

2 shots of espresso (about 2 ounces)
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon hot water
Pinch of sea salt
1 cup oat milk (preferably barista blend)
1 cup ice cubes
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

In a mason jar or cocktail shaker, combine the packed brown sugar and hot water. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Add a pinch of sea salt and vanilla extract if using.
Brew your espresso or strong coffee. It should be hot to help dissolve the sugar completely.
Pour the hot espresso into the jar with the brown sugar mixture. Screw the lid on tight and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is slightly frothy.
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
Pour the espresso mixture over the ice.
Slowly pour the oat milk over the back of a spoon held just above the ice to create layers.
Stir everything together with a long spoon or straw. Taste and adjust sweetness or strength as desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use barista-blend oat milk to prevent separation. The espresso must be hot to dissolve the brown sugar properly. Make a batch of brown sugar syrup ahead of time by mixing equal parts brown sugar and hot water; store in the fridge for up to two weeks. Large ice cubes melt slower and keep the drink from getting watery.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverages
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 ou
Calories: 190
Sugar: 28
Sodium: 150
Fat: 4.5
Saturated Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 38
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3.5

Keywords: brown sugar oat milk iced espresso, copycat recipe, iced coffee, shaken espresso, oat milk coffee, easy coffee recipe