Creamy Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Copycat Recipe Easy and Perfect
A quick and easy iced espresso drink shaken with brown sugar and ice to create a frothy, creamy texture. Perfect for warm weather and a delicious homemade coffee treat without fancy syrups.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots (about 2 oz / 60 ml) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar (about 30 g)
- Ice cubes (about 1 cup / 240 ml)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk or milk alternative (whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Brew two shots of espresso (2 oz / 60 ml) using your preferred method. If no espresso machine, brew a strong coffee concentrate and let it cool slightly.
- While the espresso is still hot, stir in 2 tablespoons (30 g) of packed dark brown sugar until fully dissolved.
- Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar halfway with ice cubes (about 1 cup / 240 ml). Pour in the sweetened espresso.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to create a frothy, foamy texture and cool the espresso.
- Strain or pour the shaken espresso (including the foam) into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Gently pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) of your chosen milk or milk alternative over the iced espresso.
- If desired, add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and stir gently.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Shake vigorously instead of stirring to create the signature frothy texture. Use hot espresso to dissolve brown sugar fully. Dark brown sugar adds richer caramel flavor. Use fresh, large ice cubes to avoid dilution. Cold milk keeps the drink refreshing. Store shaken espresso without milk in fridge up to 24 hours; add milk and ice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.8
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
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