Copycat Starbucks Apple Crisp Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

Total Time Prep Time: 5 mins. + cooling Cook Time: 10 mins.
Yield 16-ounces
Test Kitchen Approved
This copycat Starbucks apple crisp oat milk shaken espresso is as good as the real thing, but you don't need to leave the house! With a few simple tricks, you can make the frothy, flavorful coffee drink in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • BROWN SUGAR SYRUP:
  • 1/4 cup apple juice or cider
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • SHAKEN ESPRESSO DRINK:
  • 4-1/2 ounces brewed espresso, cooled
  • 3 tablespoons oat milk
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine apple juice or cider and brown sugar; stir. Add cinnamon stick; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture has reduced slightly. Remove from heat and add vanilla; let cool.
  2. Fill a Mason jar with ice. Top with brown sugar syrup and espresso. Seal with lid and shake until ingredients are combined and mixture is slightly frothy. Add ice to a 16-ounce glass. Pour espresso mixture over the ice; top with oat milk. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

16-ounce shaken espresso beverage: 279 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (64g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

If you love the apple crisp oat milk shaken espresso at Starbucks, our copycat version is for you. A homemade simple syrup made with apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla is the key to replicating the fall drink! —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
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