Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup (CasaMinguez Style)

This is my favorite homemade syrup for iced lattes, shaken espressos, and cozy fall drinks. It’s warm, smooth, and tastes like the holidays in a cup.

⭐ Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• Pinch of salt

⭐ Instructions

1. Add water, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks to a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Let simmer for 5–8 minutes, until the syrup thickens slightly.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla + pinch of salt.
5. Let cool completely before storing.

⭐ Tips & Notes

• Use whole cinnamon sticks, not ground cinnamon (avoids jelly texture).
• For a stronger flavor, simmer up to 10–12 minutes.
• Store in an airtight bottle in the fridge for 1–2 weeks.
• Amazing in: iced lattes, warm lattes, shaken espresso, cold brew, or chai.

⭐ Tools I Used

• Funnel
• Glass bottle
• Saucepan
• Cinnamon sticks

⭐ How to Use It

Try it in:

• Brown sugar iced latte
• Cinnamon cold brew
• Warm brown sugar cappuccino
• Dirty chai latte
• Hot latte