Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso (Printable)
Espresso, brown sugar, and cinnamon are shaken with ice and topped with milk for a refreshingly sweet beverage.
# Ingredient List:
→ Espresso
01 - 2 shots freshly brewed espresso (2 oz)
→ Syrup
02 - 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1 tablespoon hot water
→ To Finish
05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (4 oz)
06 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or plant-based (2 oz)
# Directions:
01 - Combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and hot water in a small bowl. Stir until sugar is thoroughly dissolved.
02 - Extract two shots of espresso using an espresso machine or a strong coffee maker.
03 - Fill a cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight-fitting lid with ice. Add brewed espresso and spiced syrup.
04 - Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and frothy.
05 - Strain the shaken espresso mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
06 - Pour milk over the prepared espresso. Stir gently to combine.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Uses just a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients
- Ready in five minutes no fancy equipment required
- Customizable with any milk or even more coffee
- The brown sugar and cinnamon combo is cozy and comforting
02 -
- Naturally dairy-free adaptable just choose your favorite non-dairy milk
- Perfect for meal prep make the syrup in batches and chill espresso ahead
- Lower sugar options work great coconut or date sugar are tasty twists
03 -
- Always shake as hard as you can The more you aerate the coffee the silkier the foam
- If your ice is old rinse it under cold water first to remove any freezer taste