Shaken Espresso Recipe That Tastes Better Than Coffee Shop Drinks
Refreshing shaken espresso made with bold espresso, ice, sweetener, and a splash of milk for silky café-style texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 to 3 shots espresso
1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar syrup
Ice cubes
Splash of oat milk or milk
Optional cinnamon
Optional vanilla syrup
Instructions
1. Brew fresh espresso shots
2. Pour espresso into cocktail shaker or mason jar
3. Add sweetener to hot espresso
4. Fill shaker with ice cubes
5. Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds
6. Fill serving glass with fresh ice
7. Strain shaken espresso into glass
8. Top with milk or oat milk
9. Serve immediately
Notes
Use fresh espresso for best foam and flavor
Moka pot coffee works if espresso machine is unavailable
Shake aggressively for signature frothy texture