brown sugar shaken iced latte

Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Euhomy; all opinions are completely my own. #sponsored

Skip the coffee shop and play barista at home with this easy brown sugar shaken iced latte!

if you know me, you know…

…that iced coffee is a strictly non-negotiable start to my day. I only need the one, but I simply don’t feel human until I’ve taken that first sip of my beloved beverage. Most days I make just a simple cold brew with a splash of milk, but there are times when I want something a little more “special”.

those coffee shop drinks are irresistible, am I right?

I’ll admit it’s hard to resist the allure of fancy coffee shop drinks. But between the exorbitant cost and, well, having to leave the house, I’ve learned how to fancy up my at-home drinks – for a fraction of the price (and in my pajamas)!

brown sugar shaken iced latte

playing barista couldn’t be easier!

I am so excited to be partnering with Euhomy to create some fun drinks using their countertop ice maker. Euhomy kindly sent me their countertop machine to try, and I was intrigued, to say the least. I mean, like most of us, I have a freezer – so why would I need a separate appliance just for ice?

I’m gonna tell you.

This machine makes something called bullet ice, which I’d heard of but didn’t know much about. Named for its appearance, bullet ice is rounded on one end and hollow on the other. The hollow interior means that it not only cools drinks more quickly, but it melts more slowly too (which if – like me – you nurse that iced coffee over many hours, is a definite plus).

Euhomy has thought of everything – from alerts to let you know when it needs to be refilled, to a handy self-cleaning option. I’m already envisioning moving it to my backyard once the weather warms, to keep ice handy while we’re outside.

bullet ice in ice maker

now let’s make a shaken iced latte!

While I know that many things factor into a coffee drink, I believe that if you start with a deliciously flavored simple syrup, you’re more than halfway there. A simple syrup is nothing more than equal parts water and sweetener, along with your choice of flavorings. Because it is in liquid form it dissolves more easily than granulated sweeteners, making it perfect for coffee drinks, non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails. Once prepared, it can sit covered in your fridge ready to use whenever you need it.

brown sugar simple syrup for brown sugar shaken iced latte

what is in a brown sugar shaken iced latte?

I’m going to bet that you have everything you need to make this drink right now:

brown sugar
cinnamon sticks (or ground cinnamon)
vanilla extract
strong coffee or espresso
milk
ground cinnamon

Was I right?

how do you make it?

You’ll start by making the brown sugar simple syrup. Bring the ingredients just to a boil, let sit till the flavors are infused, then cool and refrigerate till needed.

brown sugar shaken iced latte

cinnamon sticks in brown sugar simple syrup

To make the latte, combine your coffee, some of that syrup, and ice into a lidded jar or shaker. Shake well and pour into a glass. Add more ice, milk and a dusting of cinnamon.

brown sugar shaken iced latte with heavy cream

It is THAT easy!

brown sugar shaken iced latte with cinnamon

brown sugar simple syrup has lots of uses!

While you can use this delicious syrup in any coffee drink, go beyond and try it in a cocktail (like a hot toddy or old fashioned), or drizzle it over grilled fruit, pancakes, waffles and ice cream!

Let me know if you try it!