Quick Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe Easy 3-Step Refreshing Drink
A quick and easy iced espresso drink with a rich brown sugar syrup, shaken with ice to create a frothy, refreshing coffee experience perfect for warm weather.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots (about 2 oz / 60 ml) freshly brewed espresso (or strong brewed coffee/cold brew concentrate)
- 2 tablespoons (about 25 grams) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) ice cubes (large ice cubes preferred)
- Optional: 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) milk, oat milk, or creamer
Instructions
- Make the Brown Sugar Syrup: Combine 2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Brew Your Espresso: Pull 2 shots of espresso (about 2 oz / 60 ml). Let it cool slightly so it doesn’t melt the ice too fast.
- Shake It Up: Fill a shaker or mason jar halfway with ice cubes (about 1 cup). Add cooled espresso and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup. Add milk or creamer if desired. Secure lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until frothy and chilled. Pour into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
Notes
Use fresh espresso for best froth and flavor. Large ice cubes prevent quick dilution. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to achieve frothy texture. Cool syrup before shaking to avoid melting ice too fast. Syrup can be stored in fridge up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (12-16
- Calories: 90130
- Sugar: 1214
- Fat: 3
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