Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso Recipe

Name: Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 shots espresso, cooled slightly; 1-2 tbsp brown sugar syrup*; A dash of cinnamon; Ice; Oat milk (or milk of choice)

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September 8, 2025

On August 31, 2025

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Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso

Region: Modern Cafe Culture (Popularized globally by chains in the 2020s)

Total Time: 5 minutes

Indulgence: ☕️☕️ (Medium)

The Story:

A direct descendant of the Italian shakerato, this drink exploded in popularity thanks to its Instagram-worthy layers and perfect balance of bitter espresso, sweet caramel notes from the brown sugar, and creamy oat milk. The shaking technique is key, creating a delightfully frothy and chilled espresso base that is distinctly different from simply pouring espresso over ice.

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Prep Time 2

Brewing time 3

Total Time 5

Course: Drinks

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

2 shots espresso, cooled slightly
1-2 tbsp brown sugar syrup*
A dash of cinnamon
Ice
Oat milk (or milk of choice)

Equipment

1 Espresso machine
1 Cocktail shaker

Method

Combine the freshly pulled espresso, brown sugar syrup, and cinnamon in a cocktail shaker.
Add a handful of ice, seal, and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until frothy.
Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Top up with oat milk, leaving the frothy espresso layer on top.
Pro Tip: *Make your own syrup by dissolving 1 cup brown sugar in 1 cup water over heat. Add a cinnamon stick while cooling for extra flavor.