Name: Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup very strong coffee; 2 tbsp brown sugar packed; 2 tbsp hot water for syrup; 1 cup ice plus more for the glass; 1/2 cup oat milk or milk of choice cold; pinch of cinnamon optional

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Overview

Prep5 min

Cook5 min

Total10 min

Servings1

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 shots espressoor 1/2 cup very strong coffee2 tbsp brown sugarpacked2 tbsp hot waterfor syrup1 cup iceplus more for the glass1/2 cup oat milk or milk of choicecold pinch of cinnamonoptional

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Equipment

Espresso maker or moka pot
Cocktail shaker or jar with lid
Tall glass
Spoon

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Method

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Make brown sugar syrup

Stir the brown sugar with hot water until dissolved into a quick syrup. Let cool 1 minute so it is warm, not scorching.

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Shake with ice

Pull the espresso. In a cocktail shaker or sealed jar, combine espresso, brown sugar syrup, and 1 cup ice. Shake hard 15 to 20 seconds until frothy and very cold.

03

Pour and finish

Fill a glass with fresh ice. Strain the shaken espresso over the ice. Top with cold oat milk and a pinch of cinnamon if you like. Sip right away.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment