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brown sugar espresso iced recipe

Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe

Nick Puffer
The brown sugar shaken espresso recipe delivers a smooth, frothy iced coffee drink without needing an espresso machine. Using strong brewed coffee, homemade brown sugar syrup, and a quick shake over ice, it’s a simple way to bring café-quality flavor home. Customize it with your favorite milk or cold foam for a refreshing pick-me-up.
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Equipment

  • Espresso Machine, Moka pot, Aeropress, or French press
  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
  • Small saucepan for syrup
  • Spoon or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tall glass for serving
  • Strainer optional, for smoother pour

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Oz Strong Coffee
  • 1 - 2 tbsp brown sugar syrup Recipe Below
  • 80 - 120 g Ice

Instructions
 

  • Brew about 2 oz of strong coffee (hot is best to dissolve sugar).
  • Add 1–2 tbsp brown sugar syrup (recipe below).
  • Toss it into a cocktail shaker (or mason jar) with a handful of ice.
  • Shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
  • Strain into a glass with fresh ice.
  • Add your milk slowly down the side of the glass for that beautiful layer.

Notes

How to Make Brown Sugar Syrup (Better Than Store-Bought)

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • Optional: cinnamon stick or ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Simmer until fully dissolved. Cool. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Want it to taste a bit cleaner? Use filtered water and learn why good water matters for coffee.
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