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Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shots espresso (about 3 oz / 90 ml)
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar syrup
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup ice (for shaker)
  • 3/4 cup oat milk
  • Extra ice for serving
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Method
 

  1. Combine 1/2 cup light brown sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir for about 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and cool for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Brew 2 shots of espresso (about 3 oz / 90 ml). Pour the hot espresso over the 3 tbsp brown sugar syrup and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a heatproof cup or shaker. Stir for 10 seconds until combined.
  3. Add 1 cup of ice to a cocktail shaker or mason jar. Pour in the espresso mixture, seal, and shake hard for 15 to 20 seconds until the shaker is very cold and foam forms.
  4. Fill a tall glass with extra ice, pour the shaken espresso over it, then slowly pour the 3/4 cup oat milk over the back of a spoon. Dust with a pinch of ground cinnamon and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe makes enough brown sugar syrup for about 5 drinks, so storing the extra in the fridge means your next morning is even faster. If your espresso tastes very bitter straight from the machine, try 3.5 tbsp of syrup instead of 3. The drink is best made and drunk right away — the foam settles within a few minutes.