A Better Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso With Oat Milk 

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As a Starbucks barista I can confirm that any of their drink could use a little something extra....like quality coffee. 😂

For shaking safely and spill-free: shake slowly for about 5-10 seconds, allowing your ice to cool down the metal shaker until it contracts and creates that seal that will help you keep your kitchen floor clean

Hi! Sbux barista trainer here! The "point" of these shaken espresso drinks is technically the foam that shaking the espresso creates, and while it does settle pretty quickly, the reason we don't strain it is so that foam holds up longer.

Used to work at Starbucks and I’ve had this drink several times. Tried to make it at home with all the “at home brown sugar syrup” dupes and it never tasted right. This one is amazing. The best suggestion was using the molasses and sugar instead of using the brown sugar you buy in store. You get much more of that molasses flavor and not so much of the sweet sugary vanilla flavor.

As a bartender I really appreciate you using molasses and demura sugar to make brown sugar simple syrup. This is the base simple syrup for my bourbon drinks. When the syrup is still hot, I pour half of it into dehydrated cherries. I strain the cherries and have two types of simple syrup to work with. The steeped cherries goes perfectly with smoked manhattans.

Ahh a new MorganSpillsCoffee video! So exciting!

Heads up as a starbucks barista, your starbucks might have told you the wrong pumps of syrup too- it's 4 half pumps, which would be about 2 full pumps of a normal syrup in like a latte. The cinnamon shakes are important too, as is shaking technique.

I’ve been at Starbucks for almost three years now, and I have to say it’s pretty rare for baristas and customers to be just as excited for the same drink, but this one does it! The brown sugar syrup in general has been a popular addition to many drinks (a freaking REVELATION with an iced chai, really amazing!) We used to have alternative cold foam too, although they’ve removed the buttons from the menu... still remember the recipe though, should give this one a try 🤔

I’m too lazy to get out of bed to make this but I’m TAKING NOTES

Yum! I love your cold foam variation for this drink. As a sbux barista, I had to try this! I made an oat cold foam blended with 2 scoops vanilla bean and a shake of cinnamon powder to pour over the espresso instead of our typical oat milk, and it SLAPPED! Thank you for this! 😍

Somehow caught me off guard that you used grams and not something like football fields per tree trunk... Thanks for that! (Still have no clue what an ounce is though...) Cheers from the otherside of the pond

this was more involved than I was expecting in the absolute best way. queen said this isn’t just a better version.. it’s the *best version😌

I have made this syrup ever since I first saw this video. This is so tasty. 11/10 I have never drunken so much coffee at home in my life. This recipe has saved me so much money. I love this recipe so much I have it memorized. thank you morgan xx

This has been my regular at Starbucks since it's release.

I know I’m a little late to the party, but I used your recipe and made a simpler version (I don’t have molasses so I just used brown sugar) this morning and it was so much better then the starbs version! I will probably be making this every morning now, thank you so much!

I worked at a shop a few years ago that did a shaken espresso. We would pull a shot over about a tablespoon of raw sugar and stir to combine, pour the espresso over a shaker half full of ice. And shake. A lot.... pour it out and it had an awesome foam on it, pour a small amount of half and half on top, and serve without a lid. Your supposed to get that foam mustache. I still make this at home to this day. So good, so refreshing!!

That socks stepping on syrup was extremely specific!

As someone who has made this drink 30-50 times yours looks so much smoother and flavorful. The best thing about getting it at Starbucks is that it’s about $1 less than a pumpkin spice latte. 🤷‍♀️

And I thought this person just did funny tiktok's about working as a Barista, didn't have a clue that they had a youtube channel too. Going to have to try thisss

Totally dig the cat bowl. This is for those who don't know the various grades of molasses. Blackstrap molasses, the grade used here, is the most "pure" form of molasses, essentially what molasses is if you wring as much sugar out of it as possible. It will give you the most bang for your buck in terms of flavor, and it is indeed a ton of flavor-- too intense for me straight up. A lot of cooking recipes call for regular (sweet) molasses, so if you only have blackstrap on hand, add a little sugar. Since I'm a lazy git, I probably would just chuck the sugar and molasses in the pot with the water. But if you make your own brown sugar, you have options like cookies (and cookies made with homemade brown sugar are AMAZING). I usually don't drink Starbuck's featured coffees (expensive and often disappointing), but I'll give this a try. Alas, I don't have an espresso machine, but I might try it with some Aeropress or moka coffee as soon as I master the moka pot. It won't be the same, but it's cheaper than getting an espresso machine.

I love the facial expression that says "of course that happened".

I made this and it's amazing. The added molasses really adds a lot of depth of flavour. The only issue I had was my oat milk didn't froth properly. Maybe it has a lower fat content or something. Thank you so much for sharing!

I finally made this syrup today. I intended to use some to make coffee tomorrow but for today I wanted to make a boba milk tea and thought I could kill two birds with one brown sugar syrup. This syrup is absolutely mind blowing. The difference when making your own brown sugar is worlds apart, the molasses flavour is impeccable and the additions of cinnamon and vanilla… wowza. Just had to come back and thank you for the syrup recipe. I’m absolutely sure when I do make the shaken espresso in the morning it will be fantastic too.

Not Morgan COMING for my WHOLE JOB 😂😂 I make like 20 of these a day no lie 😂

Love the take you did for the drink. I'm a barista at Starbucks and this drink here. When shaken, isn't the most glamorous of the shaken espresso drinks. How you made it the drink. I wish is how we made it. That looked very visually appealing. Also, your choice is coffee beans is better. Since what I've experienced shaken the blonde espresso at Starbucks. Is that it does not shake all too well. It doesn't foam right like the signature blend of espresso we use there. Again, I like your drink more, it's very visually appealing. Which tells me without evening having it. That is most be very tasty. Also, I love making layers to drinks. Whether it's with or without coffee.

Yes! I was so disappointed by the one at Starbucks and it also hurt me to buy it because I have an espresso machine at home. The marketing got me. Like $6 and I couldn’t even finish it because it was so bad :( Excited to try this one for myself!! You are my favorite coffee person.

i was expecting u to scream after the cap of the shaker comes off

I work at Starbucks, and I do half vanilla and half brown sugar syrup. So, I was SO glad to see you add the vanilla paste.

It actually gets 4 pumps of brown sugar syrup for the grande. It also gets 2 shakes of cinnamon before shaking. (Source: I work at Starbucks)

Ohh, that's something I will try at home with my decaf coffee. Thank you so much for using oat milk and not dairy !!!!!!

add a bit cardamum to latte ( bleach of latte) and it will have a amazing taste

I made this tonight and it is so much richer than Starbucks! Thank you so much for this recipe! The cinnamon in the oat milk really takes it up a level! Seriously, SO GOOD! (Also I made a mess with my shaker lol I feel your journey)

The drink in the thumbnail looks so good

i made this coffee this morning and oh my goodness it's so good, rich, definitely not lacking in flavor highly highly recommend!

Just jump back to the comment today to *scream* that: I MADE IT!!!! The syrup is so amazing! The aroma just fills my whole house! Now I’m addicted to this syrup in my coffee everyday! Thank you again! ❤

I will not be making my brown sugar and cinnamon powder, but I appreciate learning how easy it would be make it at home if I did want to! Thank you!!

It's actually supposed to be more like cold bar pumps, which is half. Tall: 1 pump, G: 2, V: 3. But most baristas may not notice this in the recipe card, so they will come out sweeter than they're supposed to lol But! The blonde espresso shots are meant to make it sweet, too. Your video is inspiring me to make my own syrup. Also, love your haircut :D

In México cafe de olla is, of course, Ceylon cinnamon, sugar (a lot) and coffee. The coffee pot with the cinnamon stick and sugar simmers for a long time, essentially burning the coffee, so, not something you would want to do if using an artisanal quality roast coffee. And so, I determined that it is better to add the cinnamon flavor with an eye dropper and LorAnn Oils Cinnamon Oil, available at Michaels Hobby Stores. So that is my recommendation if you are using a good quality coffee for this drink. If using Community or a grocery store coffee it isn’t a big deal and I’d say go with the cinnamon stick. Living in Houston we have some fantastic grocery stores catering to the Hispanic market and Ceylon cinnamon is super available.

i just made this and… wow. It’s really good. Definitely saving this recipe

Try dark Muscovado sugar, it's delish. I always use it in my espresso. Comparable would be 1 cup sugar to 2 T molasses.

That looks incredible but my barista skills aren't even close to this level...yet! I was happy because I made the perfect mocha pot today. Baby steps

Watched this several times this morning. Because my eyes and taste buds were at full attention. Now I am enjoying my brown sugar shaken espresso as I make this comment. Can't wait until my next grocery day so I can experiment with a few ideas I have. I used a mason jar (of course with tight lid!) for shaking because that's what I always use when in a hurry. Always so handy. For now, I am very pleased with this drink and the syrup will be used in other drinks. Thanks so much.

You should send this to Julien Solomita and challenge him to make it!

I just wanted to come back and say that my wife and I both love this recipe!

Should put out some videos of your bloopers and I think people will like those also, I like watching you for all the great coffee fats and ways to use coffee and the different machines on the market. THANK YOU.

That little bit of vanilla and cinnamon makes such a difference in the drink!

I just love your voice, warm and nice, different than regular voices I think

I love this version! The first time I got it I thought the same so the second time I ordered the drink I got the vanilla cold foam on it and it was a game changer.

A tip from a mixologist, try to use clear ice, it melts slower and doesn’t add a lot of dilution when you’re shaking it or when you serve it in the glass, some ice machines sell small clear ice cubes you just have to notice which ones, not like gas station type of ice. Trust me ;) haha

This was my first attempt at a fancier espresso drink and it worked!! You are amazing at clear, concise instructions, and as a result I made my first fancy coffee drink ☺️ Thank you Morgan!!

I made a sort of brown sugar paste from homemade brown sugar (been making my own for about 5 years) with cinnamon and vanilla and 3 shots of espresso... Shook it all up in a Mason jar with ice, poured it over more ice, then added in the milk. It was pretty good. Kind of like a double shot over ice like I used to get, except with brown sugar, cinnamon, and oat milk.

I've been really getting into coffee lately and it's great when I can find new recipes to try. Needless to say, this looks delicious! I will definitely be giving it a try.

yes!! i've been waiting for someone to remake this, i was so disappointed by the starbucks drink

I’ve made this a zillion times for me and my husband … getting ready to make two more right now, thank you!

I’ve just recently discovered your channel and this is the first drink I’ve tried from you. OMG IT IS SO YUMMY! Thank you! ♥️ Of course I forgot to take a picture and post it on my socials and tag you, I drank it way too fast. 😁 The Starbucks here in Prague is just about introducing this drink now so I still have to compare it to the bought version but I bet the homemade one will be better.

lol I was wondering how effective voice overs would be in my own videos while my face is in shot without my mouth moving. This video has taught me that it's a totally viable strategy. Many thanks :P

This so worked, and tastes fantastic! The first time I made it, with soy milk, and I had to make another right after, this is delicious and I can do this at home, so awesome.

You're literally the only other person I know that cleans up every little thing as soon as it happens lol I wish more ppl were like that.

Dude! If I may call you dude, love your videos, you’re just beaming with positivity and it helps alleviate stress so thank you for not just making these great coffee videos but for your vibes as well!

Best 8-second intro EVAR!

Morgan, every Monday I smile no matter how sad the world is because of what you do on your channel when I watch it. Thank you.

I got this because it was on the picture and I don't know the name of anything at Starbucks. Pretty good

Just a small hint since there is talk of coffee and vitamins in the video. Please leave at least 30 min to better yet 1h between when you take vitamins and minerals (especially iron or calcium) and when you drink your coffee. Caffeine inhibits the absorbtion of lots of vitamins and minerals in your stomach and intestines. So if you really take them for your health, consider that combining them with caffeine might mean you get (depending on the specific vitamines and metabolism) even less than half of what you should or would by waiting for your coffee (or drink your coffee and wait for your vitamins, I don't care)

If you're making a syrup or glaze with the brown sugar you don't have to premix, just pour into the the water or liquid with the rest of the sugar

Apparently too much Ceylon cinnamon can cause bruising whereas Saigon will not. Ceylon is the typical cinnamon you find and what’s used in ground cinnamon. My mom used to add it to her coffee everyday and she eventually started bruising. We eventually learned it was from the cinnamon. Obviously intermittently is fine, but too much too often can lead to bruising.

Just made this and it came out great! I used dairy milk instead of oat milk because that’s what i had, and it tastes great

Funny, informative... now I can rot my teeth out without destroying my wallet. *chef’s kiss*

I know this video is 2 years old, but i was looking forward to making this so much after figuring out my espresso machine made it for the first time today and its sooo good

That right there is why I hate those kind of shakers and why most bars don't use them. Use a metal cup and a slightly larger metal cup (like from the bottom of the shaker)

I make a very similar thing at home. Sometimes my second cup of coffee takes a while to get finished. It gets cold. So I make it an iced coffee. Costco’s oat milk is AMAZING, very sweet and creamy. I use the brown sugar syrup I use for boba. Also I absolutely hate those cobbler shakers. The plastic ones at Sbux suck, too. I use a Boston shaker instead. They don’t get stuck and they’re way better at sealing

Oh man if I wasn’t avoiding sugar I’d have had 2 of these by now! I just modified your cinnamon roll latte with oat milk and Swerve sweetener! Delicious

My daughter and I got out our Mr Coffee(!) this morning, and (after burning my foot because I forgot to put the thing on STEAM, and it came out BREWING, LOL) we actually made a decent drink!! The simple syrup was truly simple to make, and with your coaching on how to properly steam milk, the results were BETTER. WE GOT A WHIRPOOL!!! IT LIGHTENED UP!! Thanks for the joy:-)

I do not like oat milk but I had cinnamon syrup I needed to get rid off so I tried, and omg this is absolutely delicious!

I love shaken espresso drinks and make them all the time at home. I personally think they're more closer to an iced Americano, in that you're adding more water to it by shaking the espresso in ice and letting some of that melt in, then just finishing it off with a splash of milk.

Back here because the Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso is back and I want to make one at home!

I just made this step by step, and it's probably the best coffee drink I've ever had. Thank you😄

Love the drink idea. For that simple syrup it’s completely unnecessary to spend the time mixing the molasses into the cane sugar. Just add it all to the pan and warm to dissolve.

Aaaah! It’s you!! You’ve been on my tiktok «for you» page so many times!😂so fun to discover that you have a RU-vid channel as well!😍

If the syrup is super thick, a dry shake might help incorporate the molasses syrup and coffee. A dry shake is with out ice ( common cocktail practice for honey and honey syrups). Then add ice and shake again to chill.

as an ex barista i was quickly swooped in by the brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso. i had three in like two weeks which is waaaay more starbucks than i prefer to pay for. so i went about making my own at home with hopefully more brown sugar flavor. i'll give your syrup a try next time.

This turned out so much better than the Starbucks one! Thank you!!! I even ground my own cinnomon and wow what a difference!

In coffee shops around the world this drink is a freddo, with extra steps. Oatmilk freddo espresso or freddo cappuccino. Invented by the greeks.

Made this minus the cold foam! Turned out great!

Okay so I watch you on TikTok and randomly came across your RU-vid. It’s perfect

Try making the brown sugar syrup using only coconut sugar. That's how I make mine and it's absolutely delicious.

Love this one. I watched another RU-vidr to make same thing, she also called her drink is an espresso… however, no espresso at all, I was asking her and she gave me bad attitude

Okay so I know you from Tiktok! I can't believe I found your RU-vid channel. I actually made a video response tutorial on how to make this on TikTok but the way I made it was by shaking the milk and espresso together and then pouring it over ice. i actually just considered it an iced latte! I didn't know they actually shake the espresso. Now that makes sense as to why they call it shaken espresso. You probably get a different taste because the espresso is fluffier and expands a bit in the glass. Next time I'll make it this way,

The LAYERS!!!

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I can see this being on the menu at your cafe once you eventually own one in the future. Also, that glass is gorgeous.

I had this drink before from Starbucks because my sister in law really likes this drink. I personally didn’t like it. I think it was sweet enough for me.

So I had no idea this beverage was a thing, but your video popped up as recommended for me, and I ordered this as a treat at my local, always-delicious coffee shop, and wow it was goooood. Now I'm making my own version at home. YUM.

I skip the sponsor part on every channel but yours. idk how!

Maybe already known to many. But if you make the syrup 2:1 (sugar:water) it's shelf stable :) But you'll need to change some of the other ratios as well probably

i make something similar to this but i actually put the milk in the shaker with the coffee, it makes it soo smooth!

use dirty ice to keep your espresso more foamy. don’t strain over fresh ice plus you lose some espresso that way too. nice syrup.

this looks really good. the syrup wasnt as thick as i anticipated. but easier to mix. thanks for the recipe!

I added cold foam to mine and got a crazy look and they lady asked if I was sure because was already kinda foamy lol it was amazing btw

I have never clicked a video so fast in my life. The brown sugar shaken espresso is my life blood. ;-;