Creamy, refreshing, and sweet, this brown sugar latte comes together in a few simple steps. Hot or cold, this cinnamon brown sugar latte is the perfect pick-me-up. You’ll fall in love with this cozy latte.

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy your morning latte, try this rich and creamy brown sugar latte! Made with a homemade brown sugar syrup, espresso, and a hint of cinnamon, you’ll love this easy latte.

Close view of a glass of brown sugar latte with a striped straw with syrup in the background.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s so easy to make. I usually start my espresso while I juggle other things (like making my air fryer hard boiled eggs), and it only takes me seconds to finish it off.
You can easily adjust this latte recipe to your liking. Make this dairy-free, more or less sweet, hot, cold, etc!
You can use store-bought syrup or homemade syrup and make it ahead of time!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients needed to make a brown sugar latte.

espresso — I use vanilla Nespresso pods, but you can brew a strong coffee or use instant espresso.
brown sugar syrup — you can use store-bought brown sugar cinnamon syrup or make your own. I have a brown sugar syrup recipe and you can add a pinch of cinnamon to it.
cinnamon — if you’re using just plain brown sugar syrup, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the coffee.
vanilla extract — this is optional but I like to add a tiny splash of vanilla extract to the latte.
milk — you can use regular milk or dairy-free milk.
ice — if you want an iced latte.

How to Make Brown Sugar Latte

Set of two photos showing brown sugar syrup drizzled in a glass and espresso added.

Prepare your coffee. I use a coffee maker. Heat up or froth your milk if desired.
Add the brown sugar syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract (optional) to a glass.
Add the coffee to the glass. Stir to combine.

Set of two photos showing milk and froth added to a glass of coffee.

Add ice if using. Add the milk.
Stir to combine and top with frothed milk if desired.

Close up view of a glass of brown sugar latte topped with foam with a striped straw.

Recipe Tips and Notes

Starbucks has a similar drink (Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso) that uses oat milk. Simply shake the ingredients together in a shake or mason jar with ice and strain into a glass.
Instead of frothed milk, you can top the latte with whipped cream!
You can sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top like they do at Starbucks!
For a nuttier flavor, use nut milk such as almond milk or cashew milk.
Don’t add too much vanilla extract, as the alcohol taste will be strong.

Brown Sugar Latte

Creamy, refreshing, and sweet, this brown sugar latte comes together in a few simple steps. Hot or cold, this cinnamon brown sugar latte is the perfect pick-me-up. You'll fall in love with this cozy latte.

5 from 1 vote

Print Rate

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: drink

Ingredients

4 oz espresso
2 tbsp brown sugar syrup
⅛ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp vanilla extract, optional
¾-1 cup milk

Equipment

Coffee Maker

Instructions

Prepare your coffee. I use a coffee maker. Heat up or froth your milk if desired.
Add the brown sugar syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract (optional), and coffee to the glass. Stir to combine. Add ice if using.
Add the milk. Stir to combine and top with frothed milk if desired.

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Nutrition Per Serving

Author: Carmy

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

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