Summer is just around the corner, and with the arrival of warmer weather and sunshine, it's almost time for iced coffee season. I'm a big fan of iced coffee, but what I'm not so keen on is the hefty price tag. My go-to is an iced oat milk latte with brown sugar, similar to the one offered by Starbucks, but the $6.
29 cost for a grande (medium) doesn't sit well with me. Fortunately, this delightful beverage is surprisingly simple to recreate at home, and in my view, it's even better than the original, and at a fraction of the cost. The drink is quick and easy to prepare, making it the ideal morning indulgence or afternoon pick-me-up.
Not only is it considerably cheaper, but it's also less sweet and saves you from the awkwardness of ordering a shaken brown sugar oat iced latte from the barista. To whip up this drink, you'll need ice, a cocktail shaker, coffee, brown sugar, and oat milk. This recipe is inspired by one found on Starbucks' website.
2 tsp light brown sugar 2 shots of espresso - I use around half a cup of stovetop brewed coffee 3⁄4 cup of oat milk 1 cup of ice Brew your coffee however you like. I use a single moka pot which gives me around half a cup of strong espresso. Fill your cocktail shaker with ice, then add your oat milk on top.
You can add a dash of cinnamon at this point if you fancy it. In a separate mixing jug or cup, put the two teaspoons of brown sugar and then pour the brewed coffee over it, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Pour your coffee and .