Iced Brown Sugar Latte with Shaken Espresso
This iced brown sugar latte with shaken espresso is a smooth, refreshing coffeehouse-style drink made with bold espresso, rich brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and creamy milk. It’s easy to make at home and perfectly balanced for a delicious morning or afternoon pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 shots freshly brewed espresso
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup ice cubes, plus more for serving
- 3/4 cup whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, or your favorite milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the espresso and let it cool for about 1 minute.
- Add the espresso, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract if using, and 1 cup of ice to a cocktail shaker or tightly sealed jar.
- Shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds until well chilled and lightly frothy.
- Fill a tall glass with fresh ice.
- Pour the shaken espresso over the ice.
- Slowly pour the milk over the espresso to create layered effects if desired.
- Gently stir before drinking or leave layered for presentation.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use strong brewed coffee or cold brew concentrate if an espresso machine is unavailable.
- Oat milk creates an especially creamy dairy-free version.
- Adjust the brown sugar to make the drink sweeter or less sweet.
- Prepare the espresso mixture up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate before adding fresh ice and milk.
- Add caramel sauce or pumpkin pie spice for seasonal variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
