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If you’re a fan of the Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso but not a fan of the price, I have good news for you! You can easily make this drink yourself at home with only four ingredients.

With a Homemade Apple Brown Sugar Syrup and sweet and creamy oat milk, I promise this recipe will satisfy your Starbucks craving, and will keep you out of the drive-thru lane this fall!

Ingredients:

• 1-2 tablespoons Homemade Starbucks Apple Brown Sugar Syrup: alternatively use equal amounts of Torani Apple Syrup and Torani Brown Sugar Syrup
• 3 shots blonde espresso: blonde espresso refers to espresso made using light roast coffee beans
• Ice cubes
• 6-8 ounces oat milk: I like the Chobani Extra Creamy, Oatly Barista Style Oat Milk, or the bettergoods Plant-Based Extra Creamy Oatmilk.

Instructions:

1. Add the Apple Brown Sugar Syrup to a mason jar and brew the 3 blonde espresso shots over the top using your preferred espresso making method.
2. Add a generous amount of ice into the mason jar, then cover with a lid, and shake vigorously until the mixture is chilled and foamy.
3. Remove the lid, pour in the oat milk, and enjoy.

Homemade Starbucks Apple Brown Sugar Syrup

See my easy, 5-ingredient Homemade Starbucks Apple Brown Sugar Syrup recipe! All you need is dark brown sugar, apple juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and salt.

Note, if you don’t want to make a homemade syrup, you can use equal amounts of the Torani Apple Syrup and Torani Brown Sugar Syrup)

How To Make Blonde Espresso?

The term “blonde” in a coffee sense means light roast. This simply means the coffee beans used to make the espresso are a light roast coffee.

See my 5 Ways To Make Espresso At Home post for step by step instructions of each espresso making method, with or without a machine!

See my favorite blonde or light roast coffee options here:

What’s The Difference Between a Shaken Espresso and a Latte?

A shaken espresso and a latte are very similar drinks that use the same ingredients, but have a couple differences. At Starbucks, the iced lattes get one less espresso shot for each sized drink. So for a tall, grande, and venti latte, the espresso amounts are 1 shot, 2 shots, and 3 shots. This is different from the shaken espresso drinks that have 2 shots, 3 shots, and 4 shots. With more shots of espresso per drink, that means the coffees have less milk, and as a result, a stronger coffee taste.

Another difference between a latte and a shaken espresso is that the shaken espresso drinks are made by shaking the syrup, espresso, and ice in a shaker cup before they are poured into a cup and topped with milk. This shaking process gives the drink a more airy, foamy texture, and ensures the coffee is completely chilled throughout. With a latte, all the ingredients are poured directly into a cup, layered one on top of the other so the drink is often warmer on the bottom where the ice doesn’t touch, and you have to stir or mix the drink yourself to chill the entire latte.

These are subtle difference but are great to know so you can opt for your favorite option as you make your own coffees at home!

What Ratios Does Starbucks Follow For This Drink?

	TALL	GRANDE	VENTI
APPLE BROWN SUGAR SYRUP	3 PUMPS (1.5) TBSP	4 PUMPS (2 TBSP)	6 PUMPS (3 TBSP)
BLONDE ESPRESSO	2 SHOTS	3 SHOTS	4 SHOTS
OAT MILK	5 OUNCES	7 OUNCES	10 OUNCES

How Can I Make This Lower Sugar?

For a lower sugar Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso:

• Make your own Homemade Apple Brown Sugar Syrup using a sugar free brown sugar substitute.
• Use the Torani Sugar Free Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup and the Torani Sugar Free Green Apple Syrup.
• Use a lower sugar or unsweetened oat milk.
• Use less pumps/tablespoons of the Apple Brown Sugar Syrup when you make the drink yourself.

Can I Make This as a Hot Coffee?

Absolutely! Just make a hot latte by combining the Apple Brown Sugar Syrup, espresso and steamed oat milk in a mug!

How Would I Make This as a Cold Brew or Iced Coffee?

Instead of making a shaken espresso with espresso, you could easily modify this drink to be a cold brew or an iced coffee. To a cup add:

• 1-2 tablespoons Apple Brown Sugar Syrup
• 12 ounces cold brew OR iced coffee
• Ice cubes
• 2-3 tablespoons oat milk/half & half/heavy cream

How Would I Make This as a Frappuccino?

Add the following to a blender:

• 8 ounces oat milk
• 1-2 tablespoons Apple Brown Sugar Syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1-2 teaspoons instant coffee
• 1 1/4 cup ice
• Whipped cream, for topping
• Ground cinnamon, for topping

Blend the ingredients together until smooth, then add to a cup and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

How Can I Make This Using A Keurig?

1. If you’re using the shot option on your Keurig, brew 4 ounces of coffee into a cup, then add 1-2 tablespoons Apple Brown Sugar Syrup and a generous amount of ice.
2. Add a lid to the cup and shake until cold, then top with 4 ounces of oat milk.

More Shaken Espresso Recipes You May Enjoy:

• Starbucks Copy Kat Iced Hazelnut Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
• Pumpkin Spice Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
• Starbucks Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
• Pumpkin Pie Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

Starbucks Fall Drinks

See my full list of Starbucks Fall Drinks – get recipes to all their menu pumpkin, apple, and pecan drinks!