Description
A cozy warm brew featuring brown sugar cinnamon syrup that turns ordinary coffee into a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (1 cup) packed brown sugar
- 240 ml (1 cup) water
- 2 tsp (4 g) ground cinnamon
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 480 ml (2 cups) brewed strong coffee or 2 shots of espresso
- 480 ml (2 cups) whole milk or milk alternative
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Ground cinnamon (optional)
- Cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar and water in a small saucepan.
- Add ground cinnamon and a pinch of fine sea salt.
- Heat over medium; whisk until sugar dissolves, about 2–3 minutes.
- Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cool to room temperature.
- Brew strong coffee or pull espresso shots.
- Warm the milk to 60–65°C (140–149°F).
- Divide syrup among mugs, add coffee, and top with milk.
- Garnish with ground cinnamon or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Enjoy immediately for the best aroma and flavor. Store syrup in the fridge for up to 14 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg