This shaken espresso recipe is perfect to recreate your favorite Starbucks copycat drink! Make the Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso or any of our 10+ iced shaken espresso flavor variations!
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Move over Starbucks, here we come! This shaken espresso recipe is a top-tier Starbucks-inspired coffee creation, blending the intensity of espresso shots with a touch of sweetness from brown sugar or your syrup of choice.
It’s a delightful fusion of flavors, transformed by the unique act of shaking with ice and topping with your favorite milk.
And if you are Starbucks coffee lover like me, don’t forget to check out our copycat Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte, Sweet Cream Cold Foam and Pumpkin Cold Foam, drizzled with this decadent homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Sauce!
Shaking espresso isn’t just a process, it is an art that improves the drink’s texture and taste.
Shaking the espresso with ice makes is extra frothy and creamy. WOO!
Plus, this shaken espresso recipe lets you enjoy Starbucks’ coffee excellence at home which is a big money saver and super convenient.
Now, let’s jump in to your happy barista dreams and get to shaking up your espresso and favorite syrups for some coffee drinks beyond your wildest dreams, all in the comfort of your own home.
Why this iced shaken espresso recipe is the best!
We give you over 20+ flavor variations! You cannot go wrong finding your favorite beverage!
This shaken espresso recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make! Perfect with a yummy dessert like these Cherry Brownies.
Perfect paired with a healthy breakfast such as these Banana Flour Pancakes or these decadent Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream!
Starbucks, step aside! This is a low cost and budget friendly way to make your favorite Starbucks drink!
Ingredients
- Espresso: You can use any espresso of choice.
- Brown Sugar or Syrup: You can use light brown sugar, brown sugar syrup or any syrup variation (see ideas below).
- Oat Milk: You can use oat milk or any other milk including fat free, 1% 2%, whole or any alternative milk (almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, pea milk, macadamia nut milk, etc.). Instead of a combination of heavy cream and a second milk, you can also use half and half.
- Ice
- Cinnamon
How to make Starbucks shaken espresso
Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso Recipe
- Prepare espresso and pour into cocktail shaker.
- Stir light brown sugar or brown sugar syrup into the espresso while still hot to dissolve. If applicable, add additional sugar or syrup based on the sweetness you enjoy.
- Add ice to cocktail shaker and shake for 20 seconds.
- In glass of your choice, pour ingredients over ice and top with oat milk (or your favorite milk of choice).
- Top with a dash of cinnamon and enjoy with a Healthy Cake Pop!
How to make shaken espresso recipe variations
- Substitute brown sugar for syrup of choice.
- Substitute oak milk for any milk of choice.
- Optional: Top with Pumpkin Cold Foam or Sweet Cream Cold Foam.
Shaken espresso recipe flavor variations
- Vanilla Syrup
- Demerara Syrup
- White Mocha
- Caramel Syrup
- Toffee Nut Syrup
- Chai Syrup
- Hazelnut Syrup
- Peppermint Syrup
- Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
- Raspberry Syrup
- Coconut Syrup
- Almond Syrup
- Mocha Syrup
- Irish Cream Syrup
- Amaretto Syrup
- Chocolate Mint Syrup
- Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Starbucks Pumpkin Sauce
- Apple Brown Sugar Syrup
- Chestnut Praline Syrup
- Sugar Cookie Syrup
- Toasted Vanilla Syrup
- Honey Syrup
Alternative Sweeteners
Honey, maple syrup, agave, brown sugar, white sugar, monk fruit or other sweetener of choice.
FAQ and expert tips
To make a Starbucks-quality shaken espresso at home, use freshly brewed espresso shots and shake with ice and sweetener of choice for a frothy, creamy texture and bold flavor.
For the perfect espresso extraction in a shaken espresso, ensure you use high-quality espresso beans, grind them finely and extract a double shot of espresso (approx. 2 oz) for the perfect rich and robust coffee flavor.
Yes, you can customize a shaken espresso by adjusting the level of sweetness and experimenting with different flavored syrups. Drizzle with some chocolate sauce or caramel drizzle for an extra wow factor.
Yes, you can create a non-dairy shaken espresso by using plant-based milk alternatives such as almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk, ensuring the same creamy and delightful experience without dairy.
The ideal ice for a shaken espresso is regular ice cubes. They help chill the espresso rapidly and create a desired frothy texture when shaken.
To achieve the perfect sweetness in a shaken espresso, start with a small amount of sweetener and gradually add more to taste. Remember, you can always increase the sweetness level but you cannot reduce easily if you add too much.
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Shaken Espresso Recipe (20+ Flavor Variations)
Equipment
Ingredients
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
- 2 shots espresso brewed
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar or brown sugar syrup
- ¾ cup unsweetened oat milk (or other milk of choice) (see notes)
- 1½ cups ice (see notes for substitutions)
- sprinkle cinnamon (optional)
Shaken Espresso Recipe Variations
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Demerara Syrup
- 2 teaspoons White Mocha
- 2 teaspoons Caramel Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Toffee Nut Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Chai Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Hazelnut Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Peppermint Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Raspberry Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Coconut Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Almond Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Mocha Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Irish Cream Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Amaretto Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Chocolate Mint Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Starbucks Pumpkin Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Apple Brown Sugar Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Chestnut Praline Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Sugar Cookie Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Toasted Vanilla Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Honey Syrup Syrup
Instructions
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso Recipe
- Prepare espresso and pour into cocktail shaker.
- Stir light brown sugar or brown sugar syrup into the espresso while still hot to dissolve. If applicable, add additional sugar or syrup based on the sweetness you enjoy.
- Add ice to cocktail shaker and shake for 20 seconds.
- In glass of your choice, pour ingredients over ice and top with oat milk (or your favorite milk of choice).
- Top with a dash of cinnamon and enjoy with a Healthy Cake Pop!
Shaken Espresso Recipe Variations
- Substitute brown sugar for syrup of choice.
- Substitute oak milk for any milk of choice.
- Optional: Top with Pumpkin Cold Foam or Sweet Cream Cold Foam.
Notes
- Milk: You can use fat free, 1% 2%, whole or any alternative milk (almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, pea milk, macadamia nut milk, etc.). Instead of a combination of heavy cream and a second milk, you can also use half and half.
- Alternative Sweeteners: Honey, maple syrup, agave, brown sugar, white sugar, monk fruit or other sweetener of choice.
Sarah
I loved making the brown sugar version- not too sweet at all. I used oat milk and found it to be the perfect afternoon coffee vibe.