ICMYI, 7 Brew — the drive-thru coffee chain all over the Midwest — has taken over TikTok recently thanks to a delicious menu with coffee, energy drinks, and flavored sparkling waters available in thousands of combinations, including the uber-popular 7 Brew Blondie. But what happens when you live out of state, run out of disposable coffee funds, or just want to experiment for yourself? Enter the copycat 7 Brew Blondie recipe.
What is in the 7 Brew Blondie?
The 7 Brew Blondie is one of the chain’s most popular coffee drinks, and for a good reason. This delicious iced espresso features a caramel and vanilla breve (aka frothed half-and-half for extra creaminess) and is beloved for a richness that’s a step above a latte.
In addition to espresso and half-and-half, you’ll need vanilla syrup and caramel sauce or syrup for a true copycat 7 Brew Blondie. An electric milk frother (arguably my best kitchen purchase) will also come in handy, but is not necessary.
If you don’t have an espresso machine at your disposal, you can always use instant espresso powder. Or, if you’re looking for a dorm-friendly espresso maker, the Nespresso and AeroPress both produce easy, barista-quality shots without taking up a ton of space.
How can I make a 7 Brew Blondie at home?
Given how popular the 7 Brew Blondie is, it checks out that there’s plenty of copycat recipes on social media, including Reddit and TikTok — and this take by TikTok creator @jessicacukier rings true.
To make a copycat 7 Brew Blondie, start by brewing two shots of espresso. While the coffee is brewing, pour approximately two tablespoons of vanilla syrup (7 Brew uses Torani brand syrups and sauces, and it’s about four pumps from the container) and two tablespoons of caramel sauce into your glass of choice.
#SpoonTip: You can easily adjust the quantity of syrup and sauce depending on your flavor and sweetness preferences.
In the same glass, pour eight ounces of half-and-half over the syrup and sauce before combining. For a true 7 Brew breve, use a handheld electric frother; if you don’t have one at home, a whisk (or even a fork) can work in a pinch.
#SpoonTip: The best part about a copycat 7 Brew Blondie is how easily you can swap out the milk without affecting flavor. If you’re dairy-free, try using oatmilk for the same breve creaminess.
Once the milk is frothed with the vanilla syrup and caramel sauce, add ice to your glass. Pour your two shots of espresso over the top, stir to combine, and voila — a copycat 7 Brew Blondie at home with all of the flavor and creaminess for a fraction of the cost.
What are other 7 Brew Blondie copycat recipe customizations?
Just like the thousands of customizations available at the coffee chain, you can also easily personalize your copycat 7 Brew Blondie at home. Like TikTok user @lifewithashtonb, you can add an extra two tablespoons of cupcake or cake batter syrup for a copycat 7 Brew Cupcake Blondie.
Or, get the campfire vibes going with @theglutenfreesillyak’s copycat 7 Brew S’mores Blondie, which adds dark chocolate sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted marshmallow syrup to the mix. Tbh, when it comes to copycat 7 Brew coffee at home, the options are just as endless as they are in-store.