Espresso, simple syrup, and ice are shaken together then topped with milk. Skip Starbucks and make this Iced Shaken Espresso copycat recipe at home in 5 minutes!
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Recipe Highlights
- Iced Shaken Espresso was added to the Starbucks menu on March 2021 along with Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso. Starbucks says that shaking the drink “adds another dimension to the beverage” and “creates a rich texture on your palate – by just adding air.”
- This drink is made closely following the exact recipe Starbucks uses, made in a 16 ounce cup, a grande size. It’s super simple to recreate the drink at home using just 4 ingredients in just 5 minutes.
- Espresso for this drink can be made in an espresso machine or a Nespresso.
Want more Starbucks copycat recipes? Try making Iced Chai Tea Latte, Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, and Caramel Macchiato.
Ingredient Notes
- Espresso
Any dark roast coffee can be used to make the espresso for this drink.
Nespresso Original Line: Starbucks Espresso Dark Roast Nespresso
Nespresso Vertuo Line: Nespresso Espresso Pack
Whole coffee beans: Starbucks Espresso Dark Roast
Instant: Starbucks VIA Instant Italian Roast Dark Roast Coffee - Simple syrup
Make a batch of simple syrup at home and use it all week to make this drink. Simple syrup is just liquid sugar made by dissolving sugar in water. - 2% milk
You can use any milk but 2% is what Starbucks makes this drink with.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
For full ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe.
- Put simple syrup, espresso shots, and ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake.
No cocktail shaker? Use a jar with a tight lid. - Pour drink into a cup.
This drink makes 16 ounces (a grande Starbucks size) which is 2 cups. - Add milk.
Top off with more ice if needed.
Expert Tips
- Simple syrup is easy to make at home by combining a cup of sugar and a cup of water in a saucepan on the stovetop. Heat on low until sugar completely dissolves. Cool and pour into an airtight glass container and store in the refrigerator. It’ll be good for 3-4 weeks.
- Customize your drink! Instead of 2% milk, try it with oat milk or soy milk. Try it with vanilla syrup instead of regular simple syrup.
- There’s 3 shots of espresso in a grande sized drink which is a little tricky since most machines make 2 shots at a time. Try it with 2 shots first and if it’s too weak, add another shot of espresso. 4 shots may make you a little too jittery from all the caffeine.
- Starbucks makes theirs with a splash of milk (about 1/4 cup) but feel free to add a little more to your liking.
- Instead of milk, top off your drink with cold foam!
Questions You May Have
This drink basically replaces the Starbucks Doubleshot on Ice, which is no longer on the menu. Compared to the Doubleshot, the Iced Shaken Espresso is made with less simple syrup and one less shot of espresso in the venti size.
A grande Iced Shaken Espresso at Starbucks is made with 4 pumps of Classic syrup (their simple syrup), 3 shots of classic Starbucks espresso, ice, and a splash of 2% milk.
Yes! Blonde espresso is a lighter roast and it’s smoother and less intense than dark roast but it has more caffeine.
Any airtight container will work to shake the drink ingredients together. A jar with a tight lid or a wide-mouth water bottle.
Related
- Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
- Simple Homemade Syrups for Coffee and Tea
- How to Make Cold Foam
- 47 Best Starbucks Drinks
- Every Starbucks Drink Ranked by Caffeine Content
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Iced Shaken Espresso
INGREDIENTS
- 3 shots espresso
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 cup ice + more to top drink if needed
- ¼ cup 2% milk + more to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put simple syrup, espresso shots, and ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake 10 times.No cocktail shaker? Use a jar with a tight lid.
- Pour drink, including the ice, into a cup.
- Add milk.Top off with more ice if needed.
NOTES
- Starbucks makes theirs with a splash of milk (about 1/4 cup) but feel free to add a little more to your liking.
- Simple syrup is easy to make at home by combining a cup of sugar and a cup of water in a saucepan on the stovetop. Heat on low until sugar completely dissolves. Cool and pour into an airtight glass container and store in the refrigerator. It’ll be good for 3-4 weeks.
- Customize your drink! Instead of 2% milk, try it with oat milk or soy milk. Try it with vanilla syrup instead of regular simple syrup.
- There’s 3 shots of espresso in a grande sized drink which is a little tricky since most machines make 2 shots at a time. Try it with 2 shots first and if it’s too weak, add another shot of espresso. 4 shots may make you a little too jittery from all the caffeine.
- Instead of milk, top off your drink with cold foam!
- Any airtight container will work to shake the drink ingredients together. A jar with a tight lid or a wide-mouth water bottle.
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