Description
A refreshing iced beverage combining apple syrup, oat milk, and espresso for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 oz apple brown sugar syrup
- 3/4 cup oat milk, chilled
- Ice
- 2 oz brewed blonde espresso (or strong coffee), cooled
- 2 cups sliced apples (from 1–2 apples)
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 cup brown sugar (dark recommended)
- 1/21/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for syrup), optional
- 1/21/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
Instructions
- Make Apple Syrup: Start by simmering apple juice with cinnamon and vanilla until it thickens slightly and fills your kitchen with a cozy aroma. This should take about 10 minutes. Keep an eye on it; you want a syrupy consistency, not too watery!
- Prepare the Espresso: Brew your espresso and let it cool a bit. You will notice the rich aroma filling the air, making it hard to resist a sip. Ensuring it is not too hot will help maintain those beautiful layers when you pour it over your drink later.
- Chill Oatmilk: Pour your oat milk into a glass and chill it in the fridge. It should feel refreshing to the touch. This step is essential for keeping your drink cool and keeping the yummy layers intact, so do not skip it!
- Layer Ingredients: Pour the apple syrup into the bottom of your glass, then add ice cubes on top. As you pour, watch the syrup settle at the bottom; it looks inviting and makes for a great presentation. Be careful not to mix it yet!
- Add Oatmilk Gradually: Slowly pour the chilled oat milk over the ice, watching it stay separated from the syrup while creating a lovely contrast. This is where the magic starts! Pour too quickly, and you might end up mixing everything.
- Finish with Espresso: Carefully pour the espresso over the back of a spoon onto the oat milk. You will see it gently floating on top, creating those gorgeous layers. If you pour it too quickly, you might disrupt the neat look you have created.
- Enjoy Responsibly: Stir gently before sipping to mix the flavors if you want, or take a moment to admire your creation.
Notes
- Keep syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for about a month.
- If the syrup is not thickening, a longer simmering time will help concentrate the flavors and create the right consistency.
- When preparing the espresso, a gentle pour over the ice helps to keep those beautiful layers intact for a stunning presentation.
- If the drink turns out too sweet, adding a splash more oat milk or a little extra ice can help tone down that sweetness.
- For the best-layered drink, try pouring your syrup into the cup first before adding the ice and espresso gradually.
- Not applicable for this beverage as it is served cold.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
- Pair with a slice of coffee cake.
- Enjoy with a cozy blanket and a book.
- Add caramel drizzle for extra sweetness.
- Mix in vanilla syrup for a different flavor.
- Use almond milk instead of oat milk.
- Use dark brown sugar for a richer flavor in the apple syrup.
- Substitutions for sweeteners can be made, adjusting the brown sugar amount to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg