Ready to bring a Starbucks favorite to your kitchen? The Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is super simple to whip up at home. All you need is a Nespresso machine and a cocktail shaker, and you’re set!

This copycat recipe nails the exact flavors of the original Starbucks version. Follow these steps, and you’ll have a refreshing, café-quality drink without leaving your house.

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Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

A chilled, hand-shaken drink that blends smooth Blonde espresso, sweet brown sugar syrup, and a dash of cinnamon, all topped with creamy oat milk. That’s the Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso!

Blonde espresso, with its lighter roast, is smoother and less intense than Starbucks’ dark roast. And it has more caffeine for that extra kick.

What’s great about this shaken espresso?

It includes an extra shot compared to regular espresso drinks. A grande size packs three shots of espresso, making it a powerful and refreshing choice.

Recipe Highlights

Super Easy to Make: You can make your very own Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso at home with just a Nespresso machine and a cocktail shaker.
Spot-On Starbucks Copycat: This recipe nails the exact flavors of the Starbucks version, giving you that authentic taste right in your kitchen.
Perfect Grande Size: The recipe yields a 16-ounce drink, just like the grande you’d order at Starbucks, ensuring you get a satisfying and refreshing beverage every time.

Ingredient Notes

Blonde Espresso: Grab some Starbucks Blonde espresso Nespresso capsules or go for a light roast espresso like Voltesso. Both work great for that smooth, mellow flavor.
Brown Sugar Syrup: You can either buy it from the store or whip up a homemade batch. Making it at home is a breeze and you’ll have a stash ready for your iced drinks all week long.
Oat Milk: While Starbucks uses Oatly, you can use any oat milk you prefer. Personally, I find Oatly to be creamier and tastier compared to others.
Ground Cinnamon: Just a pinch adds a nice mild spice to the drink, enhancing the overall flavor.
Ice: For the best taste, use ice made from filtered water. It makes a noticeable difference!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine blonde espresso, brown sugar syrup, ground cinnamon, and ice in a cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight lid. Shake vigorously.

Step 2: Pour the mixed drink into a cup. Add oat milk, then top off with more ice if desired.

Nespresso Benefits

Making espresso at home with a Nespresso machine is convenient and clean.

Recipe Requirement: For a grande Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, you’ll need 3 shots of blonde espresso. That means you’ll use 3 Nespresso Starbucks blonde espresso capsules. You can also opt for any Nespresso light roast espresso capsules.

Compatibility Assurance: Starbucks and Nespresso collaborated on the Starbucks capsules, ensuring that their use won’t invalidate your Nespresso machine’s warranty, unlike some third-party capsules.

Expert Tips

No Espresso? No Problem: If you don’t have an espresso maker, substitute 1 ½ tablespoons of Blonde roast instant coffee and ⅓ cup of hot water for the 3 shots of espresso in the recipe.

Customize Your Milk: Starbucks uses a splash of oat milk (about ¼ cup), but adjust the amount to suit your taste preferences.

Try Cold Foam: For a different twist, swap out oat milk and top your drink with homemade cold foam—it’s quick and easy to make at home.

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Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

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Prep time

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Recreate Starbucks’ iconic Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso at home with this simple recipe. A refreshing blend of Blonde espresso, brown sugar syrup, and oat milk, shaken over ice for a yummy caffeinated treat.

Ingredients

3 capsules Nespresso Starbucks Blonde espresso (or 3 light roast espresso shots)
3 tablespoons brown sugar syrup
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup ice, plus more if needed
¼ cup oat milk, plus more to taste

Directions

a cocktail shaker, combine Blonde espresso shots, brown sugar syrup, ground cinnamon, and ice.
Shake 10 times vigorously. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a jar with a tight lid.
Pour the drink, including the ice, into a cup.
Add oat milk to your liking.
Top off with more ice if needed.

Notes

Espresso Conversion: 1 shot of espresso equals 1 Nespresso espresso capsule.
Drink Size: For a 16-ounce (grande) drink, use 3 Nespresso espresso or ristretto capsules.
Alternative Espresso: If you lack Blonde espresso, substitute 1 ½ tablespoons of instant coffee and ⅓ cup hot water for the espresso shots.
Customize Milk: While Starbucks uses a splash of oat milk (about ¼ cup), adjust according to your taste preference.