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Creamy Homemade Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

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A quick and easy iced espresso drink shaken with brown sugar and oat milk for a creamy, smooth, and sweet pick-me-up that’s perfect any time of day.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 shots (2 fl oz / 60 ml) freshly brewed espresso
  • 2 tablespoons (packed, about 25 g) brown sugar (dark or light)
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) oat milk (preferably barista-style)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) ice cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brew 2 shots (about 2 fl oz / 60 ml) of fresh espresso and let it cool slightly (1-2 minutes).
  2. Pour 2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar into a shaker. Add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract if using.
  3. Pour the warm espresso over the brown sugar in the shaker. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to dissolve the sugar and cool the espresso.
  4. Open the shaker and add 1 cup of ice cubes and 3/4 cup of oat milk. Secure the lid again.
  5. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds to chill the drink and froth the oat milk.
  6. Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice cubes. Use a fine mesh strainer if a smoother texture is desired.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy. Optionally garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg.

Notes

Use fresh espresso for best flavor and froth. Shake espresso with sugar before adding ice to fully dissolve sugar and avoid graininess. Barista-style oat milk provides better creaminess and froth. Keep shaker cold before use to chill espresso faster. Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar or substituting with maple syrup or other sweeteners. Can substitute oat milk with almond or soy milk but creaminess will differ.

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