Description
Perfect Copycat Starbucks Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte with homemade cinnamon dolce syrup that tastes exactly like the original. Sweet brown sugar cinnamon syrup meets bold espresso and cold milk for a refreshing coffeehouse treat you can make at home in 5 minutes for a fraction of the cost.
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (makes 12+ drinks):
1 cup water
1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For Each Iced Latte:
2–3 shots espresso (2–3 oz) or ½ cup strong coffee, slightly cooled
2–3 tablespoons cinnamon dolce syrup (adjust to taste)
1 cup cold milk (whole, 2%, or alternative)
Ice cubes
Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Ground cinnamon for dusting
Extra cinnamon dolce syrup for drizzling
Instructions
1. Make the cinnamon dolce syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar completely.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture will thicken slightly and cinnamon will infuse deeply.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let cool completely, then transfer to a glass jar. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
4. Brew 2-3 espresso shots (about 2-3 ounces) or ½ cup strong coffee. Let cool for 5-10 minutes so it’s warm but not scalding hot.
5. In a tall glass (16-20 oz), add 2-3 tablespoons of cinnamon dolce syrup.
6. Pour the slightly cooled espresso over the syrup and stir vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well combined.
7. Fill the glass about ⅔ full with ice cubes.
8. Slowly pour cold milk over the ice, filling nearly to the top. Leave about ½ inch space for whipped cream.
9. Top with whipped cream (optional but recommended).
10. Drizzle extra cinnamon dolce syrup over the whipped cream in a crosshatch pattern. Dust generously with ground cinnamon.
11. Add a straw and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte!
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes instead of regular ice to prevent dilution as they melt.
If you don’t have an espresso machine, use very strong brewed coffee (double the normal amount of grounds).
Cold brew concentrate also works beautifully and is naturally smooth and less acidic.
Start with 2 tablespoons syrup and adjust sweetness to your preference.
The syrup thickens when refrigerated—this is normal and perfect.
For a hot version, use steamed milk instead of cold milk and skip the ice.
Oat milk creates the creamiest dairy-free version with naturally sweet flavor.
For sugar-free, replace brown sugar with monk fruit sweetener or erythritol in a 1:1 ratio.
Store unused syrup in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze in ice cube trays for 3 months.
This recipe makes one grande-sized latte. Double or triple for multiple servings.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Beverages, Coffee, Drinks
- Method: Brewing, Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Coffee Shop
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grande latte (16 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Copycat Starbucks, Cinnamon Dolce Latte, Iced Coffee Recipe, Homemade Latte, Coffee Shop Drinks, Cinnamon Coffee, Iced Latte