Starbucks Brown Sugar Syrup

How to make Starbucks brown sugar syrup recipe, or apple brown sugar syrup! This is a true Starbucks brown sugar syrup dupe that will save you time and money by whipping up your favorite iced coffee drinks at home!

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For more coffee goodness, check out my Sweet Cream Cold Foam Recipe, my Starbucks Pumpkin Sauce, and my Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte (Starbucks Copycat)!

What is the brown sugar syrup at Starbucks?

Before we delve into how to make a Starbucks Brown Sugar Syrup dupe, let's understand what it is. Simply put, it's a vanilla syrup infused with the rich, caramelized flavor of brown sugar and cinnamon powder. Starbucks uses this delightful liquid sweetener in their coffee shops to add sweetness and depth to the Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso, and various other drinks on their menu.

The secret behind the allure of Starbucks Brown Sugar Syrup lies in its unique flavors. It boasts a perfect balance of sweetness and warm, with toasty notes of toffee that are reminiscent of freshly baked cookies. This syrup doesn't just add sweetness; it's a great way to elevate your iced tea and coffee to a whole new level, making it a must-try for espresso-based drinks, and could also be amazing in hot chocolate or on ice cream!

Can you buy a bottle of brown sugar syrup at Starbucks?

No, but you can definitely find similar products like Starbucks brown sugar syrup for sale on Amazon or at other online retailers -- this Torani Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup has great reviews and this syrup looks like the real deal but the price is outrageous!! But honestly, the good news is that it's easy to make copycat Starbucks syrups yourself!

Does Starbucks brown sugar syrup have cinnamon?

There is definitely a distinct cinnamon flavor that I've noticed, which is why we're including it in the simple ingredients list for this homemade brown sugar syrup! Here's everything you'll need:

• light brown sugar - you can also use dark brown sugar for even more molasses flavor!
• water - use filtered water for the best flavor!
• cinnamon - a bit of ground cinnamon amps up the warm, spicy flavors of this syrup!
• vanilla - make sure you use a good-quality pure vanilla extract. Or better yet, check out my post on how to make vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients!

See recipe card for quantities.

Equipment

The only equipment you'll need for this recipe is a small saucepan and a heatproof container or glass jar to pour your delicious brown sugar syrup in to cool. Here's the saucepan that I use!

Instructions

This is essentially a twist on a classic simple syrup recipe, with a couple extra hints of flavor. So it's a super easy recipe to make! Check the recipe card below for detailed instructions, but here's how it will go:

Hint: Only cook the brown sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved -- you don't want to reduce the mixture too much.

Variation: Apple Brown Sugar Syrup

If you've had the Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, you know there's a fantastic twist on this brown sugar syrup that makes the perfect autumn coffee drink! Here's how to customize this recipe to make it:

• Apple Juice - swap out the water for apple juice or apple cider.
• Reduce Sugar - reduce the brown sugar called for in the recipe by 1 tablespoon. Just measure out a cup of brown sugar, then use a measuring spoon to remove one tablespoon of it.

That's it! It'll have a delicious apple cinnamon flavor with caramel-y vanilla notes! Delish!

Storage

Store this Starbucks brown sugar syrup dupe in an airtight container -- I used a mason jar, but you can also use a coffee syrup bottle with a pump for a fun coffee bar experience! Keep your delicious syrup in the fridge and use within 2 weeks.

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