Starbucks Iced Sugar Cookie Latte
on Apr 14, 2024
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For a sweet, ice-cold treat, try this recipe inspired by the Starbucks Iced Sugar Cookie Latte. The copycat drink is made with only 4 ingredients.
Homemade Iced Sugar Cookie Latte
This copycat recipe is cold, delicious, and tastes just like the Starbucks Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte.
Every sip gets a caffeine kick from espresso and sweet, creamy flavor from the sugar cookie syrup and almond milk. This drink is typically dairy-free because Starbucks makes it with almond milk, but you can use any milk when recreating it at home.
This drink is a seasonal holiday item at Starbucks, so it’s topped with red and green sprinkles for a festive touch. You can enjoy this drink year-round using this recipe. Feel free to add sprinkles or enjoy without them.
Note from Jee
I use my Nespresso machine using Starbucks Blonde espresso capsules to make this drink. The recipe is made with 2 capsules but I usually make it with just 1 Starbucks Blonde espresso capsule or with 1 double espresso capsule.
If you don’t have a Nespresso machine, you can make it with instant coffee. Check the expert tips below for more info.
Recipe Summary
- This copycat drink recreates the Starbucks recipe using a homemade sugar cookie syrup.
- An easy way to make espresso at home is by using a Nespresso machine.
- This recipe makes 16 ounces (2 cups) or a Starbucks grande size.
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Ingredient Notes
- Homemade sugar cookie syrup: This is what gives the drink the sugar cookie flavoring and sweetens the drink. Recreate the Starbucks syrup using water, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and butter extract. Make this ahead first.
- Espresso: Make espresso easily at home with a Nespresso machine. Get Nespresso Starbucks Blonde capsules for the flavor closest to what you get at the store.
- Unsweetened almond milk: You can use sweetened almond milk but it will make the drink more sugary. To make the drink dairy-free, use almond milk, but you can use any milk you like.
- Ice: Use ice made with filtered water for the best tasting drink.
- Holiday sprinkles: Optional garnish.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Put sugar cookie syrup into a cup.
Step 2: Add espresso.
Step 3: Add unsweetened almond milk.
Step 4: Stir until fully mixed and add ice.
Optional: Top with red and green sprinkles for a festive look.
Nespresso Note
The easiest way to make espresso at home is using a Nespresso machine.
For a flavor closest to what you get Starbucks stores, use the Nespresso Starbucks Blonde Espresso capsules. You’ll need 2 espresso capsules to make the 2 espresso shots needed for the drink.
Expert Tips
- It’s easy to make sugar cookie syrup at home using only 6 ingredients. The recipe makes 1 cup of syrup that can be stored in the fridge for 2 weeks.
- If you don’t have a way to make espresso at home, use Starbucks Blonde instant coffee. Combine 1 tablespoon of instant coffee and ¼ cup hot water to replace the 2 shots of espresso in the recipe.
- If you prefer your drinks less sweet, use 2 tablespoons of syrup instead of 3 tablespoons.
Questions You May Have
Yes, Iced Sugar Cookie Lattes taste sweet because it’s made with 3 tablespoons of sugar cookie syrup. You can customize the latte to be less sweet by adding less syrup.
An Iced Sugar Cookie Latte tastes just like a sugar cookie in the form of a refreshing, iced beverage. The espresso adds coffee flavor and a caffeine kick.
The Starbucks Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte is a limited-time menu item available during the holiday season. While you can’t order it at Starbucks year-round, you can easily make it at home with only 4 ingredients.
Related
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- Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso
- Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
- Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Starbucks Iced Sugar Cookie Latte
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons homemade sugar cookie syrup
- 2 capsules Starbucks blonde espresso, or 2 light roast espresso shots
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Put homemade sugar cookie syrup into a cup. Add espresso. Use a Nespresso machine and Nespresso Starbucks branded Blonde espresso capsules for the closest taste to Starbucks.3 tablespoons homemade sugar cookie syrup, 2 capsules Starbucks blonde espresso
- Add unsweetened almond milk. Stir well and add ice.Optional: Top with sprinkles for a festive look.¾ cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 cup ice
Notes
- The sugar cookie syrup is easy to make at home using only 6 ingredients: water, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and butter extract.
- If you prefer your drinks less sweet, use 2 tablespoons of syrup instead of 3 tablespoons.
- An easy way to make Starbucks Blonde roast espresso at home is by using a Nespresso machine and Starbucks Blonde roast espresso capsules.
- If you don’t have a way to make espresso at home, use Starbucks Blonde instant coffee. Combine 1 tablespoon of instant coffee and ¼ cup hot water to replace the 2 shots of espresso in the recipe.
- The standard Starbucks recipe uses unsweetened almond milk, but you can use any type of milk you want. Oat milk or regular milk will make the drink creamier.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
