Description
Smooth brown sugar oat milk espresso blends rich espresso with creamy oat milk and caramel-like sweetness. Baristas and coffee enthusiasts can craft this indulgent drink at home with simple ingredients and minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 shots espresso
- 1/4–1/2 cup (60–120 milliliters) oat milk
- Ice
Sweetener:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
Spices and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic brown sugar syrup by combining brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and develops a rich, caramel-like essence. Transfer to a jar for cooling.
- Brew a robust double shot of espresso or prepare an equally strong coffee concentration using your preferred method.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice cubes, then pour the hot espresso and the prepared brown sugar syrup. Secure the lid tightly and shake energetically for 15-20 seconds to create a frothy, well-emulsified mixture.
- Select a tall glass and fill it completely with ice, creating a chilled foundation for the drink.
- Carefully pour the vigorously shaken espresso mixture over the ice, allowing it to cascade and cool instantly.
- Gently top the drink with cold oat milk, optionally whisking it beforehand to introduce a light, airy texture. For an extra luxurious touch, you can lightly froth the oat milk.
- Using a long spoon, thoroughly blend the layers to ensure a harmonious integration of espresso, syrup, and oat milk. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, balanced beverage.
Notes
- Customize Sweetness Adjust the brown sugar syrup to match your preferred sweetness level, from subtle to rich and indulgent.
- Create Dairy-Free Delight This recipe is naturally dairy-free, making it perfect for plant-based and lactose-intolerant coffee lovers.
- Enhance Flavor Experiment with different cinnamon types like Ceylon or Saigon for unique depth and warmth in the brown sugar syrup.
- Elevate Texture Briefly blend oat milk before adding to create a silkier, more luxurious mouthfeel in the final drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Coffee
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg