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starbucks shaken espresso recipe

Shaken Espresso Recipe

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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shots (3 oz) espresso
  • 3 tbsp classic simple syrup
  • 1/2 cup ice (for shaking)
  • 3/4 cup oat milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh ice (for the glass)

Method
 

  1. Pull 2 shots (3 oz) of espresso into a jar or shaker and stir in the 3 tbsp classic simple syrup while the espresso is still hot.
  2. Add the 1/2 cup shaking ice to the jar, seal tightly, and shake hard for 15 to 20 seconds until the liquid is foamy and slightly lighter in color.
  3. Fill a 16 oz glass with the 1/4 cup fresh ice and strain the shaken espresso over it, discarding the spent shaking ice.
  4. Pour the 3/4 cup oat milk gently over the side of the glass, give it a light stir, add a pinch of cinnamon, and serve immediately.

Notes

The espresso must be hot when you add the shaking ice — this is what creates the foam. If you're making this for 2 people, pull the shots back to back and shake them together in a larger jar; the recipe doubles cleanly. Classic simple syrup is just equal parts sugar and water simmered until the sugar dissolves, so you can make a small batch in 5 minutes at home.