Brown Sugar Oat Milk Espresso (Printable)

Iced shaken espresso sweetened with brown sugar, topped with chilled oat milk for a creamy, dairy-free cafe treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Make:

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 Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes even fresher than a coffee shop treat and comes together crazy fast.
  • The swirl of creamy oat milk over frothy espresso is pure homemade café magic.
02 -
  • Once, I forgot to dissolve the sugar completely—nothing ruins a sip faster than crunchy grains at the bottom.
  • Shaking longer than you think makes a major difference in getting that satisfying foam on top.
03 -
  • Shake harder and longer than you think you should—your arm is the best frother.
  • A quick strain keeps ice shards out and gives you café-level smoothness.
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