Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe

A creamy and refreshing homemade version of Starbucks’ Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso made with rich espresso, sweet brown sugar syrup, and frothy oat milk.

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Course: Breakfast, Coffee, Drinks

Cuisine: American, Starbucks Copycat

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 3

Shake & Assemble: 2

Total Time: 10

Servings: Servings

Calories: 130kcal

Cost: $1.50

Equipment

1 Cocktail shaker or mason jar For shaking and frothing the espresso
1 Espresso machine or Moka pot To brew espresso shots
1 Small saucepan For making brown sugar syrup
1 Tall glass (16 oz) For serving
1 Spoon or bar spoon For layering milk
1 Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient portions

Ingredients

¼ cup Brown sugar Packed; creates a caramel flavor
¼ cup Water For dissolving the sugar
0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional; adds warmth (or use vanilla extract)
2 shots Espresso Freshly brewed and hot (2 oz total)
2 tablespoons Brown sugar syrup Adjust to taste
Ice cubes Enough to fill shaker and glass
0.5 cup Oat milk Or almond milk for dairy-free option
Cinnamon Optional for topping

Instructions

Combine brown sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Add cinnamon and cool.
Brew 2 espresso shots and let them cool slightly.
Add espresso and syrup into shaker with ice; shake 15–20 seconds until frothy.
Pour over ice in tall glass, top with oat milk, and sprinkle cinnamon.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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