Treat yourself to a decadent Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte any time you want with this spot-on copycat recipe!
Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Fall is the best time of year! I love the cool weather (when it finally hits Texas that is), football, and of course all the yummy Starbucks special coffee drinks, like the cinnamon dolce latte.
I remember when they first introduced the cinnamon dolce latte – what a treat! I LOVE cinnamon so this is right up my alley and always one of my favorites.
I am always a sucker for a great Copycat recipe, especially when Starbucks is involved! While Starbucks drinks are delicious, they can be a bit pricey if you’re stopping in every day! If you are looking for a simple DIY version you can make at home, this is a great recipe!
This simple homemade cinnamon syrup tastes just like the one they use at Starbucks, and I’ve even included a double recipe so you can make one for you and your favorite fellow Starbuck addict!
Save yourself some time and money by making this Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte at home, instead of heading out to your local coffee shop every day!
Related: For another delicious Starbucks copycat recipe, try our Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte too!
Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte Ingredients
For the homemade cinnamon syrup:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract, optional
- 3 cinnamon sticks
For two cinnamon dolce lattes:
- 2-4 Tablespoons cinnamon dolce syrup
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee
- 2 cups milk
- Cinnamon, for garnish
- Whipped cream, for garnish
Tip: while I make my cinnamon dolce with a strong cup of coffee, you can make them with espresso for a more authentic experience.
How to Make Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte
First, watch our quick video demo (1 minute) to see how we made our cinnamon dolce latte copycat recipe, then keep reading for photo step-by-step directions.
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For our copycat cinnamon dolce latte recipe, we started by making a batch of cinnamon coffee syrup. One batch should make quite a few cinnamon spice latte drinks, so you can make this once and keep it in the fridge so it’s ready when you need it.
For the homemade cinnamon syrup:
- Combine the sugars, water and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally.
- Reduce and let simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the volume is reduced by half.
- Take off of the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
To Store: Keep in a sealed container in the fridge – we used a mason jar. I previously kept one in my cupboards and it only lasts about a week outside of the fridge.
To make two cinnamon dolce latte drinks:
Brew your coffee – I recommend making it twice it’s normal strength as you’re going to heavily dilute it with milk.
Pour milk into a saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk constantly (or use a frother).
When the milk is at least half foam, remove from heat.
Stir 1-2 Tablespoons of the cinnamon dolce syrup into the hot coffee and top with milk and foam.
I like my latte half-sweet, so about 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon coffee syrup is plenty for me, but you can add more or less to taste.
Garnish with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of cinnamon dolce syrup or caramel. Enjoy!
TIP: Make it an iced cinnamon dolce latte by adding cold milk instead of hot frothed milk. It’s a sweet and refreshing treat for warmer days!
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Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte Recipe
Ingredients
For the homemade cinnamon syrup:
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 1/2 Cups Water
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 Cinnamon Sticks
For two cinnamon dolce lattes:
- 4 Tbsp Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
- 2 Cups Coffee brewed strong
- 2 Cups Milk
- Cinnamon for garnish
- Whipped Cream for garnish
Instructions
For the homemade cinnamon syrup:
- Combine the sugars, water and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally.
- Reduce and let simmer for about 10 minutes until the volume is reduced by half.
- Take off of the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Let cool before storing it in a mason jar to keep in the fridge.
For two cinnamon dolce lattes:
- Brew your coffee at twice it’s normal strength as you’re going to heavily dilute it with milk.
- Place your milk in a saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk constantly (or use a frother).
- When the milk is at least half foam, remove from heat.
- Stir 1-2 Tablespoons of the cinnamon dolce syrup into the hot coffee and top with milk and foam
- Garnish with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of cinnamon dolce syrup.
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Izzy says
Hi! You mention that the syrup only lasts about a week outside of the fridge. How long does it last in the fridge?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
It should last up to a month or so in the fridge – just give it the sniff test before you use it and make sure it still smells right 🙂