Description
This Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso is a delightful Starbucks copycat recipe that combines freshly brewed espresso, brown sugar syrup, ice, and milk, shaken vigorously to create a frothy, refreshing coffee drink. Topped with a light sprinkle of cinnamon, it mimics the beloved café classic offering a sweet, smooth, and invigorating beverage perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Espresso Drink
- 1 cup (237 g) ice, plus more for serving
- 2-3 oz (57 g) fresh espresso (or substitute prepared instant espresso, strong coffee, or cold brew)
- 4 tablespoon (59 ml) brown sugar syrup (or vanilla simple syrup)
- ½-⅔ cup (118 ml) milk of your choice (use oat milk to replicate the Starbucks version)
- Cinnamon, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Shaker: Add 1 cup of ice, 2-3 oz of fresh espresso, and 4 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker. Secure the lid tightly.
- Shake the Mixture: Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill the espresso and dissolve the syrup, creating a frothy texture.
- Serve Over Ice: Fill a serving glass with additional ice and pour the contents of the shaker into the glass.
- Add Milk: Top the glass with ½ to ⅔ cup of milk of your choice. Optionally, froth the milk before adding for a creamier texture.
- Garnish and Stir: Sprinkle cinnamon over the top and stir gently to combine before enjoying your shaken espresso.
Notes
- For an authentic Starbucks flavor, use oat milk and brown sugar syrup.
- You can substitute espresso with strong brewed coffee or cold brew if espresso is unavailable.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar syrup.
- Using a milk frother enhances the creaminess but is optional.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
