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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Shaken Espresso

Bold espresso shaken with brown sugar and cinnamon into a frothy, toasty foam, then topped with cold whole milk for a creamy, layered sip.

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Shaken Espresso

Ingredients

  • 4 shots120 gEspressofreshly brewed, about 4 shots
  • 1½ tbsp packed20 gBrown sugar
  • ½ tsp1 gGround cinnamon
  • ½ tsp2 gVanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml)240 gWhole milkcold

Steps

  1. Brew the espresso, then stir the brown sugar and cinnamon into the hot espresso in a heatproof cup until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Let the sweetened espresso cool for about 2 minutes, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker or lidded jar halfway with ice, pour in the espresso mixture, seal and shake hard for 20 to 30 seconds until frothy and well chilled.
  4. Fill two glasses with ice and strain half of the shaken espresso into each glass, spooning the foam on top.
  5. Slowly pour half of the cold whole milk into each glass so it swirls through the espresso, and serve right away.

Contains: Milk.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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