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Vanilla Shaken Espresso with Whole Milk

Bold, frothy chilled espresso lightly sweetened with brown sugar and vanilla, mellowed by a cold splash of creamy whole milk.

Vanilla Shaken Espresso with Whole Milk

Ingredients

  • 6 shots180 gEspressofreshly brewed, about 6 shots
  • 1 tbsp packed16 gBrown sugar
  • 1 tsp4 gVanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml)240 gWhole milkcold

Steps

  1. Brew the espresso and pour it into a heatproof jar or cocktail shaker while it is still hot.
  2. Stir the brown sugar and vanilla into the hot espresso until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice, seal it tightly, and shake hard for 20 to 30 seconds until the outside feels cold and the espresso turns foamy.
  4. Strain the shaken espresso into two tall glasses filled with ice, dividing it evenly so each glass gets half.
  5. Pour half of the cold whole milk over the espresso in each glass, letting it swirl through the foam, 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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