This Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso recipe is the perfect pick me up with a sweet and frothy mixture. It’s so easy to make in the comfort of your home and can be made with your favorite milk of choice. If you are a fan of the Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk shaken espresso then you are going to love this super easy homemade shaken espresso for a fraction of the price. Do you want more coffee recipes? then you must also try this chocolate cream cold brew!
What is an iced shaken espresso
Iced shaken espresso is freshly brewed espresso poured over ice and shaken vigorously in a mason jar with lid to create a delicious frothy texture. It definitely picks you right up to start your day or get through your mid-day hump.
Why you’ll love this recipe
• So easy to make in the comfort of your own home
• Just as delicious as the Starbucks oat milk shaken espresso, but for the fraction of the price
• Satisfies the caffeine craving
Can you use brown sugar in coffee
Yes, brown sugar adds sweet and caramelized notes to your coffee and is one of my favorite ways to perk up my iced coffees. This shaken espresso with brown sugar is the perfect combo.
Ingredients and tools you will need
- Double shot espresso for that caffeine boost
- Milk, I like using unsweetened hemp milk or extra creamy oat milk, but any milk works.
- Brown sugar adds sweetness with caramel undertones.
- Cinnamon a dash of cinnamon to add that extra layer of deliciousness
- Ice cubes to make it cold
- Mason jar or cocktail shaker with lid - where the magic happens with a few shakes to get a frothy shaken espresso
- Espresso machine ( I use this one), you can use Nespresso, Moka pot, a French press or Aeropress portable espresso maker too.
How to make brown sugar shaken espresso
Step 1
In a mason jar add ice cubes, pour in double shot espresso, 1 to 2 teaspoons of brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon.
Step 2
Close the lid and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Pour in nut milk, top with more ice and give it a stir and enjoy.
Recipe Variations
Any milk works here. I personally love how hemp milk and oat milk taste with this shaken espresso. The hemp milk is extra creamy. If you want to do a copycat Starbucks brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso then use oat milk.
You can change up the flavor and get creative. You can try hazelnut syrup for a Hazelnut Shaken Espresso or swap in vanilla syrup, coconut syrup, the options are endless.
Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
Ingredients
- 6 oz hemp milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 shots freshly brewed espresso
- 1-2 teaspoon brown sugar (I use 1 ½ tsp)
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add ice cubes, espresso, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a mason jar or cocktail shaker
- Close the lid and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until foamy
- Pour onto a tall glass or use same mason jar and pour in milk
- Top with more ice cubes, give it a stir and enjoy
Notes
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If you give this brown sugar shaken espresso recipe a try please leave a comment and star rating letting me know how much you loved it! I’m a big coffee lover and enjoy making coffee at home, it’s cheaper and taste just as good as your favorite coffee shop.
Moira Richardson
This is very nice! I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk with a splash of half and half.
Ana
Thanks Moira, glad to hear! Vanilla almond milk + half & half sound delicious!
Ashlynn Armstrong
Such a good Starbucks dupe!!! I used unsweetened almond milk because it’s all I had on hand and only one teaspoon of brown sugar. So yummy! Next time I’ll use a little more brown sugar like the recipe says but I was a little nervous to add too much the first go around. Thanks for saving me some money! 🤞🏻
Ana
Yay! so glad you enjoyed Ashlynn!