Iced Brown Sugar Oat Latte
The viral drink — better than the chain version
To make an iced brown sugar oat latte, simmer brown sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks into a syrup. Add two tablespoons of the syrup to a glass, fill with ice, and pour a double shot of espresso over the top. Finish with about 8oz of oat milk and stir gently.
Brown Sugar Syrup
The secret is real brown sugar syrup with cinnamon.
- 01Combine ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup water, and 2 cinnamon sticks in a saucepan.
- 02Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- 03Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cinnamon steep for 10 minutes.
- 04Strain into a jar. Keeps for 3 weeks in the fridge.
Assembly
- 01Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar cinnamon syrup to a glass.
- 02Fill with ice.
- 03Pull a double shot of espresso (or brew 3oz strong coffee).
- 04Pour espresso over ice — it will swirl beautifully.
- 05Top with 8oz of oat milk (Oatly Barista Edition froths and pours best).
- 06Stir gently and enjoy. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if you're fancy.
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Frequently Asked
- How do you make an iced brown sugar oat latte?
- Make a brown sugar and cinnamon syrup, combine it with espresso or strong coffee over ice, and top with oat milk.
- Why oat milk in this latte?
- Oat milk is naturally sweet and creamy, froths well, and pairs especially well with the caramel notes of brown sugar.
- Can I make it without espresso?
- Yes — strong brewed coffee or a stovetop moka pot works in place of espresso for the same effect.
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