Maturing is realising all these so-called fancy coffees can be easily made at home for a far lower price. And honestly? Homemade ones taste better, too. If you’re a fan of the popular brown sugar shaken espresso, then you’re going to love this honey-kissed twist on the classic. This brown sugar honey shaken espresso recipe is an absolute delight, and it comes with an optional cinnamon cream foam that adds a little oomph of warming spice to the drink. It’s a cafe-style iced coffee that you can easily make at home in less than 10 minutes, and a great recipe to have up your sleeves to up your homemade iced latte game.
What is an Iced Shaken Espresso
An iced shaken espresso is a coffee drink made by shaking freshly brewed espresso with ice and sweetener(s) before pouring it into a glass and mixing with milk. Unlike a traditional iced latte, where espresso is simply poured over ice and milk, the shaking process rapidly chills the espresso and creates a light, frothy texture that gives the drink a smoother, more refreshing finish. This shaken espresso concept has been popularised by the likes of Starbucks and many other coffee chains globally.
Why You’ll Love This Brown Sugar Honey Shaken Espresso Latte Recipe
Brown sugar shaken espresso got the hype for a reason. The brown sugar adds rich caramel-like flavour notes, which complement beautifully with the honey to bring a subtle floral sweetness to the coffee. This easy homemade coffee recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up, or whenever you’re craving a Starbucks-inspired treat without the price tag.
How to Make Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso at Home with Cinnamon Cream Foam
Ingredients You Need
Ingredients for the Brown Sugar Honey Shaken Espresso Latte
- Espresso
- Honey
- Brown Sugar
- Sea Salt
- Ice Cubes
- Milk – milk of your choice. I use whole milk
Optional: Ingredients for the Cinnamon Honey Cream Foam
- Cinnamon Powder
- Double Cream
- Light Brown Sugar
- Whole Milk
Recipe Notes & Tips
- You’ll need a cocktail shaker or a mason jar for this shaken espresso recipe.
- If you don’t have a coffee maker to make freshly brewed espresso, you can substitute it with instant coffee. To use instant coffee, simply mix 1 tablespoon of instant coffee with 1/4 cup of hot water.
- A pinch of sea salt really helps to make the flavour pop.
- Oat milk is known to work well with a brown sugar shaken espresso.
- Using light brown sugar in the cream foam keeps the colour light. You can use dark brown sugar interchangeably, but the cream foam will be darker in colour.
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Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker or Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 1-2 shots of Espresso* see recipe notes for Instant Coffee
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- A pinch of Sea Salt
- Ice Cubes
- ⅓ cup Milk
Ingredients for the Cinnamon Cream Foam (optional)
- 2 tbsp Double Cream
- 1 tbsp Milk
- ½-1 tsp Light Brown Sugar
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon Powder
Instructions
- Add espresso, honey, brown sugar, sea salt, and 2 ice cubes into a cocktail shaker.1-2 shots of Espresso*, 1 tbsp Honey, 1 tsp Brown Sugar, A pinch of Sea Salt, Ice Cubes
- Close the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the coffee is frothy.
- Fill the serving glass with ice and milk.⅓ cup Milk
- Pour the shaken coffee into the glass of iced milk.
Making the Cinnamon Cream Foam
- Using an electric frother, whisk together double cream, milk, light brown sugar, and cinnamon powder until thickened.¼ tsp Cinnamon Powder, ½-1 tsp Light Brown Sugar, 2 tbsp Double Cream, 1 tbsp Milk
- Top the iced latte with the cream foam. Serve immediately.
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