There’s something about the smell of cinnamon and brown sugar swirling through a warm kitchen that feels like a hug in a mug. And when you add it to coffee? Game over. This black sugar cinnamon coffee drink is exactly what you need on a chilly morning, or when you’re pretending you’ve got your life together before the school run.
It’s simple, indulgent, and has just the right amount of sweet spice to make it feel a little extra – but in a good way. And yes, you can totally make the syrup ahead and store it for emergency cinnamon o’clock.
Ingredients
For the brown sugar cinnamon syrup:
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or a cinnamon stick for extra aroma
For the coffee drink:
- 1–2 tbsp of your homemade syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- Optional: milk or cream, hot or frothed
- Ice (if making it iced)
Step 1: Make the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine your dark brown sugar and water. Stir it over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the ground cinnamon and stir again – your kitchen should start smelling like the inside of a cinnamon roll. Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
If you want to take it up a notch, stir in a splash of vanilla extract or throw in a cinnamon stick while it cools. Store it in a glass jar in the fridge for up to two weeks. (Warning: it will mysteriously disappear. Especially if teenagers live in your house.)
Step 2: Build Your Dream Coffee
Whether you’re doing hot or iced, the magic is in the layering. Add 1–2 tablespoons of your brown sugar cinnamon syrup to the bottom of your mug or glass.
If it’s hot coffee day, pour your espresso or strong brewed coffee right over it and stir. Add a splash of steamed or frothed milk if you like (oat milk is chef’s kiss with this syrup). Dust with cinnamon if you’re feeling fancy.
For iced, toss some ice cubes into a glass, pour in the syrup, add cold coffee, and a dash of milk or cream if you’re into that swirl.
Bonus: How to Use the Syrup in Everything
This syrup isn’t just for coffee. Drizzle it over pancakes, stir it into oatmeal, or add it to chai tea for a spiced upgrade. It also makes a divine iced latte base — just pair with cold brew and oat milk, shake it in a mason jar, and pretend you bought it from that fancy place downtown.
Why You’ll Love This
It’s budget-friendly, better than most café drinks, and you can make it in your pyjamas. Whether you’re deep in the baby years or just trying to survive Monday, this cinnamon drink makes life a little softer. Sweet, rich, and comforting — just how we like our mornings.
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