Delicious Copycat Starbucks Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe Easy at Home
A simple and quick recipe to recreate the iconic Starbucks Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso at home, featuring a frothy texture, warm caramel notes, and a hint of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 shots (about 90 ml or 3 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso (dark roast recommended)
- 2 tablespoons (about 25 grams) dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ice cubes (enough to fill shaker or jar halfway)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk or milk alternative (whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew 3 shots of espresso (90 ml / 3 fl oz) using an espresso machine or Aeropress. Let cool slightly.
- In a shaker or jar, add 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Pour in the warm-ish espresso and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Fill the shaker about halfway with fresh ice cubes.
- Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until frothy and chilled.
- Strain the shaken espresso (ice and all) into a tall glass.
- Pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) of milk or milk alternative gently over the espresso.
- If using, stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Serve immediately with a straw or stir gently before sipping.
Notes
Do not shake the milk with the espresso to preserve froth. Use fresh espresso for best flavor. Warm espresso helps dissolve brown sugar better. Adjust ice amount to control dilution. Use dark brown sugar for richer flavor. For vegan version, use plant-based milk and coconut sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (about
- Calories: 90120
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 3050
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 0.51
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 24
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