Brown Sugar Iced Latte

A creamy iced coffee with rich brown sugar syrup, espresso and milk, finished with a soft vanilla foam on top. Sweet, smooth and café-worthy, but easy enough to make at home in minutes.

Ingredients

Brown sugar syrup

• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt

Iced latte

• 1–2 shots espresso, or ⅓ cup strong brewed coffee
• ¾ cup milk of choice
• Ice

Brown sugar cream

• ¼ cup thickened cream, pouring cream or barista oat milk
• 1–2 tsp brown sugar syrup
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Method

• Add the brown sugar and water to a small saucepan over low heat. Stir for 2–3 minutes, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup looks glossy. Stir in the vanilla, cinnamon if using, and a tiny pinch of salt. Set aside to cool slightly.

• For the brown sugar cream, whisk or froth the cream with 1–2 teaspoons of the syrup and vanilla until thickened but still pourable.

• Fill a glass with ice. Add 1–2 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup, then pour in the espresso or strong coffee. Add the milk and stir gently.

• Spoon or pour the brown sugar cream over the top so it floats like a soft cold foam.

• Serve immediately.