Description
This Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso recipe is a delightful Starbucks copycat that combines fresh espresso, brown sugar syrup, and milk shaken over ice to create a refreshing and sweet iced coffee drink. Perfect for a quick caffeine fix with a touch of sweetness and cinnamon spice, it captures the essence of the popular café beverage in your own home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shaken Espresso
- 1 cup (237 g) ice, plus more for serving
- 2-3 oz (57 g) fresh espresso (or substitute with prepared instant espresso, strong coffee, or cold brew)
- 4 tablespoons (59 ml) brown sugar syrup (or vanilla simple syrup)
To Finish
- ½-⅔ cup (118 ml) milk of your choice (oat milk recommended for the Starbucks version)
- Cinnamon, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Shake the Espresso Mixture: Add the ice, freshly brewed espresso, and brown sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker. Cover it tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy to combine all flavors.
- Prepare the Glass: Fill a serving glass with ice cubes to keep your drink refreshingly cold. Pour the contents of the cocktail shaker over the ice, ensuring none of the sweetness or espresso is lost.
- Add Milk and Garnish: Top the shaken espresso with ½ to ⅔ cup of your preferred milk—oat milk will give the closest Starbucks experience. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon on top for a warm, aromatic finish. Stir gently to combine before enjoying your homemade Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of brown sugar syrup depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Using fresh espresso will yield the best flavor, but strong coffee or cold brew can be good alternatives.
- For a frothier texture, froth the milk before adding it to the drink.
- Oat milk is recommended to mimic the Starbucks version, but any milk or milk alternative works well.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
