Maple Brown Sugar Latte
This maple brown sugar latte has warm caramel-y notes from brown sugar, the nutty, sweet flavor of maple syrup, and is spiced with cinnamon. Paired with milk and a strong shot of espresso, it's the perfect blend of cool, creamy, nutty, and sweet to power you through your day!
What's in a maple brown sugar latte?
Basically all the ingredients for this coffee are in the name, but here's the full list:
- brown sugar- you can use light or dark
- water- to help dissolve the granules of sugar
- maple syrup- use real maple syrup!
- cinnamon- the perfect addition to make this a latte perfect for fall
- espresso- you can substitute very strong coffee or espresso power
- milk- any milk you like; whole, oat, almond etc.
How do you make a maple brown sugar latte?
This latte is super easy to make and only takes a few minutes to prepare.
First, we have to make the maple brown sugar syrup. This is where all the flavor and sweetness comes from.
To make the syrup you'll need a small saucepan and a whisk.
On the stove, heat together the brown sugar, water, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Whisk the mixture occasionally. The sugar will dissolve and then you will need to simmer the mixture until it starts to thicken. This process takes about 5 minutes total.
After the syrup is done, making the rest of the latte is pretty much effortless. In a glass, mix together half of the syrup and a shot of espresso. Next, add ice, then top off with milk!
You can also make this iced coffee in a cocktail shaker or jar with a lid if you want to mix everything together like that. It'll add a nice froth to the drink and make it super chilled if you add ice too!
What kind of milk should I use in this latte?
You can use whatever your favorite milk is! I think oat milk would be particularly delicious in this latte but almond, whole, etc all work well.
Can I make a maple brown sugar latte hot instead of iced?
yes- you can totally make this latte either hot or iced! If you plan on enjoying it hot, I recommend steaming your milk. This will give the latte a super rich, velvety texture that will make it even more indulgent and delicious.
I always steam my milk by heating it in a saucepan on the stove until steaming, then frothing it with an electric whisk/milk frother until it gets foamy.
Also, I definitely encourage you to top this latte with a sprinkle of cinnamon! Because it's ~fancy~
Maple Brown Sugar Latte
This maple brown sugar latte is sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup, spiced with cinnamon, and completed with milk and espresso. Enjoy it hot or cold for a delicious pick-me up that's perfect for fall!
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 ounces espresso
- ice
- 1 cup milk
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In a small suacepan on medium-high heat, combine brown sugar, water, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until mixture begins to thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
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Add 1/2 of the syrup to a glass, followed by warm espresso; stir to combine. Add ice, followed by milk. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
If you don't have an espresso machine, substitute with very strong coffee or instant espresso powder.