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    Home » Recipes » Drinks (Non-Alcoholic) » Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso (Starbuck’s Copycat)

    PUBLISHED: April 28, 2021 • By Toni Dash 7 Comments

    Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso (Starbuck’s Copycat)

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    SHAKEN ESPRESSO TITLE

    Time to roll out the iced coffee drinks for the season and this Starbuck’s copycat recipe is a favorite! Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso is sweet, delicious and easy to make at home.

    SHAKEN ESPRESSO TITLE

    As soon as hot weather hits many coffee drinkers reach for cold brew or even coffee soda.

    Starbucks fans will already be drinking Shaken Espresso drinks. The perfect blend of espresso and sweet flavors make these shaken coffee drinks a favorite.

    Try our homemade version of Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso! It will take your iced coffee game up a notch. Or two.

    What is Shaken Espresso?

    Think of it as a coffee drink prepared like a cocktail (with no alcohol).

    For this recipe the homemade brown sugar simple syrup and prepared espresso are shaken with ice in a cocktail shaker or jar and poured over fresh ice in a glass.

    Why do this? It blends the ingredients better versus stirring them and gives great flavor.

    This technique is how many cocktails recipes are made.

    shaken espresso

    Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

    Simple syrup is a sweetener made easily at home.

    It combines an equal amount of sugar and water, dissolving the sugar, which makes a sweetening syrup most often used in cocktails.

    Since simple syrup is already a liquid, using it versus granulated sugar allows it to mix in much better.

    Using brown sugar gives this easy syrup an almost caramel flavor.

    We infuse it with a cinnamon stick too giving it a delicious natural cinnamon flavor.

    If you’d prefer to leave the cinnamon out, just omit the cinnamon stick. It can be added to a jar and chilled immediately after simmering.

    NOTE: the longer the cinnamon stick sits in the syrup, the stronger the cinnamon flavor will be.

    shaken espresso milk pouring

    Recipe Ingredients Notes

    Brown sugar. This is used to make an easy delicious homemade simple syrup.

    Water. Used to make the simple syrup.

    Cinnamon stick. One cinnamon stick is added to the simple syrup to add cinnamon flavor.

    Vanilla extract. Also added to the simple syrup for a warm vanilla flavor.

    Prepared espresso. The base recipe calls for ‘2 shots’ of espresso. One shot = 1 ounce.

    Milk. The milk is drizzled on top of the prepared shaken coffee drink. It adds another layer of creamy flavor. Check the section below for milk suggestions.

    Ice. One cup will be used when shaking the coffee drink ingredients and the rest will be used in the glass for serving.

    shaken espresso ingredients

    What type of milk to use in shaken espresso?

    The milk is drizzled in at the end for some added flavor.

    A favorite is  Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. It has a lightly oat-y flavor and wholesome taste. You can used store bought oat milk or make oat milk at home.

    Any milk will work. Pick your favorite dairy milk (any fat content), almond milk, or for a different flavor all together try coconut milk.

    If you want it even sweeter you can some sweetened condensed milk too.

    How to make this shaken coffee drink – Step-by-Step

    STEP 1. Make the Brown Sugar simple syrup

    In a small saucepan combine the water, brown sugar, and cinnamon stick over medium heat (photos 1-3).

    Bring to a simmer and simmer 5 minutes; remove from heat (photo 3).

    Allow to cool. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick.

    Place syrup in a sealed jar and chill in the refrigerator (photo 4).

    shaken espresso recipe steps 1-4

    STEP 2. Make the iced Shaken Espresso

    Add the simple syrup, coffee and 1 cup ice to a cocktail shaker or quart size jar with lid (photos 5-6).

    Shake vigorously. Strain into a glass with 1 cup fresh ice (photo 7).

    Drizzle milk on top (photo 8). Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

    shaken espresso recipe steps 5-8

    Pro Tips

    Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

    • Recipe makes aproximately 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 8 tablespoons). It makes more than needed for one drink.
    • Store sealed in a jar in the refrigerator. 
    • It can be made before the shaken coffee drink (on a different day).
    • The simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I don’t have an espresso maker! What can I use instead?

    If you don’t have an espresso machine (stand alone or stove top) you can use strongly brewed hot coffee. Instant espresso powder is also an option though the flavor isn’t exactly like brewed espresso.

    How many ounces are equal to 1 shot of espresso?

    1 ounce.

    How many tablespoons are in a ‘pump’ of syrup?

    1 pump equals 1/2 ounce or 1 tablespoon.

    shaken espresso with ice from side

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    Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

    Smooth, sweet Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso is full of bold coffee and caramel-y flavors. Drizzled with oat milk or your favorite milk of choice. Perfect for the steamy hot days.
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Cooling time for the simple syrup: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 1 12-ounce drink
    Calories: 191kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Equipment

    cocktail shaker
    Cocktail Shaker

    Ingredients

    For the brown sugar syrup:

    • 1/4 cup water
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 Cinnamon stick

    For the shaken espresso:

    • 2 ounces (shots) espresso
    • 3 tablespoons brown sugar simple syrup
    • ½ cup milk
    • 2 cups ice divided

    Instructions

    To make the Brown Sugar simple syrup

    • In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the water, brown sugar and the cinnamon stick. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
    • Remove from heat and allow to cool. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and stir in the vanilla extract.
      NOTE: for less cinnamon flavor the cinnamon stick can be discarded after cooking.
    • Add the simple syrup to a sealed jar and store in the refrigerator.

    Making the shaken espresso

    • Once you are ready to prepare the latte fill a shaker with 1 cup ice. Add the espresso and the brown sugar syrup and vigorously shake.
    • Fill a glass with the remaining 1 cup ice and pour the iced coffee over it. Top with the milk and serve.

    Notes

    The nutritional information will differ depending on the milk being used.
    Brown sugar simple syrup
    • Recipe makes aproximately 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 8 tablespoons).
    • Store sealed in a jar in the refrigerator. 
    • It can be made before the shaken coffee drink (on a different day).
    • The simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
    For a 16-ounce drink (“Grande” size)
    • 1/4 cup syrup
    • 3 ounces (shots) espresso
    • 1/2 cup milk
    For a 24-ounce drink (“Venti” size)
    • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons syrup
    • 4 ounces (shots) espresso)
    • 1/2 cup milk

    Nutrition

    Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Jennifer says

      April 29, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      My new favorite drink!! Ugh, so delicious and easy!!

      Reply
    2. Donna Burke says

      April 28, 2021 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      I will never pay for this again, this was so delicious! Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Michelle says

      April 28, 2021 at 8:33 am

      5 stars
      I keep hearing about this drink and now I can make it! Thanks for your detailed instructions — its absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    4. Alison says

      April 28, 2021 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      Oh, yum! Now I can enjoy my favorite Starbucks splurge at home!!

      Reply
    5. Sharon says

      April 28, 2021 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      I love making my own Starbucks favorites right at home. This shaken espresso is so delicious and unique.

      Reply
    6. Marybeth says

      April 28, 2021 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      We just tried this at Starbucks the other day. Love having this recipe to make it at home too. It’s delicious.

      Reply
    7. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says

      April 28, 2021 at 7:54 am

      5 stars
      This is the best pick me up for a hot summer day! Hmmm! I’ve been meaning to up my barista game this summer!

      Reply

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