Starbucks Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew

The first time I heard about coffee with olive oil, I raised an eyebrow in skepticism. But I was completely converted after my first sip of Starbucks’s Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew. That perfectly balanced combination of smooth cold brew coffee topped with a luxurious, olive oil-infused sweet cream foam creates a drinking experience unlike anything else. Now, I’m sharing my perfected copycat recipe so you can enjoy this unique creation at home without the Starbucks price tag.

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What Makes the Starbucks Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew So Unique

Starbucks’ Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew stands out in the crowded coffee scene by combining two seemingly contradictory ingredients: cold brew coffee and extra virgin olive oil. The olive oil is blended into their signature vanilla sweet cream to create a golden-hued foam that adds both visual appeal and a surprisingly delicious flavor profile. The result? A perfectly balanced coffee experience where the bitterness of the cold brew harmonizes with the subtle fruity notes of the olive oil and the sweetness of the vanilla cream.

Ingredients

For the Vanilla-flavored Rich Simple Syrup

• White sugar – Provides sweetness and dissolves completely for a smooth texture
• Water – Creates the base for the syrup and helps dissolve the sugar
• Vanilla extract – Adds warm, aromatic flavor that complements both the coffee and olive oil

For the Oleato Golden Foam

• Vanilla-flavored Rich Simple Syrup – Sweetens the foam and adds vanilla notes
• Milk – Creates the base for the foam and adds creaminess
• Heavy cream – Provides richness and helps create a stable, luxurious foam
• Extra virgin olive oil – The star ingredient that creates the unique mouthfeel and subtle fruity notes

For Assembling the Drink

• Cold brew coffee – Provides a smooth, less acidic coffee base that complements the rich foam
• Ice – Chills the drink and provides refreshment
• Oleato Golden Foam – Crowns the drink with rich, creamy texture and unique flavor

How to Make Starbucks Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew

To make cold brew coffee:

• Pour cold water into a French press or a large mason jar.
• Add coarsely ground coffee.
• Cover the container with a lid and refrigerate it for at least 12 hours.
• After 12 hours of cold brewing, separate the coffee from the grounds. If using a French press, press down the plunger and pour off the water. If using a Mason jar, pour the coffee through a coffee filter.
• Store cold brew coffee in the refrigerator.

To make the vanilla simple syrup:

1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan.
2. Simmer over medium-high heat while stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves.
3. Remove the rich simple syrup from the heat and allow it to cool.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Transfer to an airtight container and put it in the fridge until needed. This recipe makes multiple servings.

To prepare the Oleato Golden Foam:

1. In the jar of a blender, combine two tablespoons of vanilla simple syrup, milk, heavy cream, and extra virgin olive oil. If you don’t have a blender, you can try shaking all the ingredients in a jar with a screw-on lid, but the foam won’t be as dense.
2. Blend on HIGH until the volume increases.

To assemble the drink:

1. Add a good amount of ice to a tall glass.
2. Drizzle a tablespoon of the Vanilla-flavored Rich Simple Syrup over the ice.
3. Pour in the cold brewed coffee, leaving at least an inch of space at the top.
4. Add the Oleato Golden Foam until it is level with the top of the glass.

What to Serve With This Drink

A bit of bite goes well with a glass of Starbucks Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew. Since the drink is already on the sweet side, try something savory.

A buttery croissant is simple and quite good, but a slice of Quiche Lorraine is just about perfect if you want to get fancy.

How to Store It

It is best to finish this drink right after making it, but you can keep most of the drink’s components in the fridge in separate airtight containers.

The cold-brewed coffee should last four or five days, and the Vanilla Simple Syrup for up to two weeks.

The Oleato Golden Foam will lose its volume soon after blending, so you should always make it fresh.

More Starbucks Copycat Cold Drinks

• Chocolate Cream Cold Brew
• Iced Apple Crisp Macchiato
• Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
• Iced Caramel Macchiato
• Iced Matcha Latte
• Iced Sugar Cookie Latte
• Iced Vanilla Latte
• Iced White Chocolate Mocha
• Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Favorite Fast Food Iced Coffee Drinks

• Dunkin Brown Sugar Cold Brew
• Dunkin Cookie Butter Cold Brew
• Dunkin Iced Coffee
• McDonald’s Iced Coffee

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Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Starbucks uses Partanna olive oil, but any good-quality extra virgin olive oil will work.

Starbucks uses 2% milk in its drinks. You can use whole or fat-free milk, as well as plant-based milk, such as oat or almond milk.

Use your favorite cold brew, try this easy Starbucks cold brew coffee recipe, or buy premade cold brew in the supermarket.