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A small glass full of rich brown shaken espresso, with refreshing ice cubes, on two antique wooden coasters and surrounded by loose whole coffee beans in this simple Shaken Espresso Recipe.
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How to Make an Iced Shaken Espresso at Home

Skip the coffee shop and make this easy Iced Shaken Espresso recipe at home, for a fraction of the cost, with a few simple ingredients. It’s refreshing, customizable, and ready in minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Drink
Calories: 94kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup* Espresso or Strongly Brewed Coffee
  • 1-2 tablespoon Simple Syrup to taste
  • 2 cups Ice Cubes divided
  • ¼ cup Milk of choice

Instructions

  • Prepare the espresso or strong coffee. Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes. 
  • Add 1 cup of ice cubes to a mason jar with a lid or a cocktail shaker. 
  • Pour the espresso over the ice. 
  • Add the simple syrup. Secure the lid.
  • Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until frothy. Set aside. 
  • Fill a glass with 1 cup of fresh ice cubes. 
  • Strain the shaken espresso into the glass, leaving the slightly melted ice cubes behind.
  • Top with milk or milk alternative. 
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*½ cup of Espresso is about 3 shots of Espresso
Nutrition facts are based on using 2% milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 231mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg
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