Wake up and cool down with this delicious homemade iced espresso. Made with a brown sugar simple syrup, skip the coffee shop and quickly make up this simple iced coffee.
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Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
If you are anything like me, and a bit of a caffeine addict, you are going to LOVE this homemade iced espresso.
This iced coffee is the perfect way to cool down and perk up during the summer, and it’s crazy simple to make.
Skip the line at your local coffee shop and whip up a batch of this in minutes.
Be sure to try my Thai Iced Coffee and Hazelnut Iced Coffee too!
Why you’ll love this Brown Sugar Iced Espresso recipe:
- MAKE AHEAD: You can make up a batch of the brown sugar simple syrup and store it in the fridge, so you can make your iced espresso in minutes.
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You only need a few simple ingredients to make this delicious cold drink.
- BUDGET FRIENDLY: If you are like me, those little trips to the coffee shop soon add up! Make your own iced coffee drink at home, your wallet will thank you!
How to make Iced Shaken Espressos with Brown Sugar Syrup
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- Combine the ingredients for the brown sugar simple syrup in a pan and heat til the sugar has dissolved. Set to one side.
- Shake together the ice, espresso shot and brown sugar syrup.
- Pour over ice and top with milk.
How long does the simple syrup keep?
First of all, the brown sugar simple syrup does wonders to this drink! Once you have made it up, place it into a sealable glass jar and let it cool before sealing it. It will keep well for up to a week in the fridge.
What’s the best milk to use?
Any milk works well in this recipe. I use a 2%, or for a more creamy flavor, you can use half and half. All kinds of plant based milks work well too, almond, oat milk, coconut and soy are all great choices.
Can you use white instead of brown sugar
I highly recommend that you stick to brown sugar when you make this iced espresso. It adds a really delicious rich sweet flavor, thanks to the molasses, that you just don’t get with white sugar.
In a pinch you can use white to sweeten it, but you won’t get that well rounded flavor.
Tips!
- Use a cocktail shaker to shake everything together. If you don’t have one, you can use a large mason jar with a lid.
- Turn this into a more adult drink by shaking in a shot of Baileys!
- Get indulgent and add some whipped cream on top. YUM!
This iced espresso is my go to summer coffee. Perfect to enjoy in the morning, or as an afternoon pick me up.
More Homemade Coffee Recipes we Love
- French Vanilla Iced Coffee
- Iced Honey Almond Milk Flat White
- Bulletproof Coffee
- Iced Caramel Latte
- Simple Iced Coffee
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Brown Sugar Iced Espresso
Ingredients
For the brown sugar syrup:
- ⅓ Cup water
- ¼ Cup brown sugar
- 1 Tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Cinnamon stick
For the shaken iced espresso:
- 1 Shot of espresso
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar syrup
- ½ Cup milk
- 2 Cups ice
Instructions
- Prepare the brown sugar syrup. In a small pot over medium heat combine the water, brown sugar, vanilla, and the cinnamon stick. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and thickened. Remove from heat and transfer to a jar.
- Once you are ready to prepare the latte fill a shaker with 1 cup ice. Add the espresso and the brown sugar syrup and vigorously shake.
- Fill a glass with the remaining 1 cup ice and pour the iced coffee over it. Top with the milk and serve.
Becky’s Tips
- You can store the brown sugar syrup for up to a week refrigerated.
- Feel free to use any milk you want. This works great with traditional milk or any plant based milk.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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