Description
This homemade Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso is a creamy, naturally sweetened coffeehouse favorite you can make in under 5 minutes—no syrups, no thickeners, just bold espresso, brown sugar, and oat milk shaken until frothy and refreshing.
Ingredients
2 shots espresso (or 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee) 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or coconut sugar) 1/2 cup oat milk (unsweetened) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
1. Brew 2 shots of espresso or make strong coffee using a Moka pot or instant espresso. 2. While the espresso is hot, stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until dissolved. 3. Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar halfway with ice and pour in the sweetened espresso. 4. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until cold and frothy. 5. Fill a tall glass with fresh ice, strain the espresso over it, and top with oat milk. Stir gently or serve layered.
Notes
Use freshly brewed espresso for best flavor. Shake, don’t stir—this creates microfoam and a frothy finish. Adjust sweetness to taste by using more or less sugar or sugar alternatives. Unsweetened oat milk keeps it creamy without extra sugar. You can use almond or soy milk instead of oat milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso, Iced Espresso Drink, Oat Milk Coffee, Healthy Coffee Drink, Starbucks Copycat