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Best Copycat Starbucks Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

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Learn how to make a delicious copycat Starbucks brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso at home with simple ingredients and a secret shaking technique. This quick and easy recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet brown sugar, creamy oat milk, and bold espresso.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons (25g) packed brown sugar (dark or light)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) hot water
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • A tiny pinch of cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 shots espresso (about 3 ounces or 90ml total)
  • A generous handful of ice
  • ¾ cup (180ml) oat milk (barista-style recommended)

Instructions

  1. Make the brown sugar syrup: In a small bowl or directly in your shaker, combine 2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. If using vanilla and cinnamon, add them now.
  2. Brew your espresso: Pull 2 shots of espresso (about 3 ounces total) directly into the shaker with your brown sugar syrup. The espresso should be hot when it hits the syrup.
  3. Add ice to the shaker: Fill your shaker or mason jar about halfway with ice (about 4-5 standard ice cubes).
  4. Shake vigorously: Seal the shaker tightly and shake for 10-15 seconds aggressively until the mixture turns a lighter, frothy caramel color.
  5. Fill your serving glass with ice: While shaking, fill a tall glass with fresh ice almost to the top.
  6. Pour the shaken espresso over the ice: Carefully pour the contents of your shaker over the fresh ice in your glass.
  7. Top with oat milk: Slowly pour about ¾ cup of oat milk over the back of a spoon into your glass to create layers.
  8. Give it a gentle stir (optional): If desired, stir with a long spoon to combine fully.
  9. Serve immediately: Enjoy right away while the foam is still frothy and the ice is fresh.

Notes

The shaking technique is key—it aerates the espresso and brown sugar together, creating a frothy texture. For best results, use barista-style oat milk. The brown sugar syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. If you don’t have an espresso machine, use a Moka pot, Aeropress, or ½ cup of very strong brewed coffee.

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