Recipes

Copycat Starbucks Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

by Whitney Amadi.
October 08, 2025
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  •   2 tsp Cafe Bustelo
  •   2 oz Hot Water
  •   1 1/2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  •   1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  •   1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  •   1/2 cup Oat Milk
  •   Ice

  1. Make the espresso base:
    In a small cup, dissolve the Bustelo instant espresso in the hot water. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until everything melts together.
  2. Shake it:
    Add the espresso mixture to a jar or shaker with ice (about halfway full). Shake hard for 15–20 seconds — it should get frothy and chilled.
  3. Pour it up:
    Pour everything (ice included) into a tall glass.
  4. Top with oat milk:
    Slowly pour the oat milk over the top. You can leave the layers visible or stir for that creamy finish.
  5. Optional garnish:
    Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or brown sugar on top for the Starbucks look ✨

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