Creamy Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
A quick and easy homemade iced coffee recipe featuring shaken espresso with brown sugar and cream, creating a frothy, creamy, and smooth iced coffee perfect for any occasion.
- 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 or 60 ml) freshly brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (can substitute half-and-half or whole milk)
- Ice cubes (enough to fill glass and shaker about halfway)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A tiny pinch of salt
Instructions
- Brew 2 shots (about 2 oz or 60 ml) of hot espresso or strong coffee concentrate.
- While espresso is still hot, stir in 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar until dissolved.
- Pour the sweetened espresso into a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
- Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (if using), and a tiny pinch of salt.
- Fill the shaker about halfway with ice cubes.
- Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until frothy with creamy foam on top.
- Fill a serving glass with fresh ice cubes and strain or pour the shaken espresso over the ice.
- Optionally, sprinkle a tiny pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg on top for garnish.
Notes
Use fresh, hot espresso for best results to dissolve sugar and balance ice chill. Shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds to create frothy foam. Adjust sweetness to taste. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or oat milk, noting lighter froth. Store leftover espresso base (without ice) in fridge up to 24 hours and shake before serving. Avoid pre-shaking and storing with ice as foam won’t hold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 1
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