Description
A refreshing and energizing Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso inspired by Starbucks, featuring bold espresso shaken with sweet brown sugar syrup, served over ice and topped with creamy milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a delightful homemade coffee experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Espresso Mix
- 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)
- 1 cup (237 g) ice, plus extra for serving
Milk
- ½–⅔ cup (118 ml) milk of your choice (oat milk recommended to replicate Starbucks version, froth if desired)
Garnish
- Cinnamon, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the ice, fresh espresso, and brown sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker, ensuring that the shaker is well-sealed.
- Shake Vigorously: Shake the mixture vigorously for 15-20 seconds to properly chill and blend the espresso with the syrup and ice, creating a frothy texture.
- Prepare Glass: Fill a serving glass with ice to keep the drink cool and refreshing.
- Pour Mixture: Strain and pour the shaken espresso mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.
- Add Milk: Top the drink with ½ to ⅔ cup of your preferred milk, such as oat milk, and stir gently to combine all layers.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top for added flavor and aroma, then serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed espresso for the best flavor, but strong coffee or cold brew can be used as substitutes if needed.
- Adjust the brown sugar syrup quantity to your preferred sweetness level.
- Oat milk adds creaminess and closely replicates the Starbucks version.
- Use a milk frother to create a creamy texture for the milk if desired.
- Shake the mixture thoroughly to get a nice frothy and well-chilled drink.
- This recipe makes one serving; double or triple for more servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
