Iced Shaken Espresso Recipes
As the temperature rises and summer days grow longer, there's nothing quite like a refreshing iced beverage to keep you cool and energized. We haven’t had that many days of heat here in Switzerland yet this year, but the iced coffee season is well and truly upon us since like May.
Enter the iced shaken espresso—a delightful twist on your classic coffee that combines the rich, bold flavor of espresso with a light, frothy texture. We know who came up with it first, I just wanted to offer a few alternatives that might tickle your fancy with other milks, other sweeteners, other flavours.
I am obsessed with a cold foam and I had to try some to top these drinks. You can of course mix and match, swap the flavours as you like (I’m sure caramel or chocolate would work wonderfully here, I just figured they would be too cliché) and really make the drinks your own. After all, this is kind of the point of it all.
Make sure to have plenty of ice on hand as you need some both for the shaken espresso and to serve your drink. I hope this levels up your mornings in the comfort of your own home. Don’t hesitate to let me know if you try them!
MAPLE ICED SHAKEN ESPRESSO WITH MAPLE COLD FOAM
(1 serving)
1 shot fresh espresso (or 2, depending on preference)
1 tsp maple syrup
ice
For the maple cold foam
50ml (1/4 cup) heavy whipping cream
1 tsp maple syrup
To serve
Ice
drizzle of maple syrup
Start by making the shaken espresso: in a cocktail shaker or mason jar combine ice, espresso, maple syrup. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker walls becomes frosty.
For the maple cold foam, combine heavy cream and maple syrup in a small cup. Whisk with a coffee frother until soft peaks form.
To serve, pour the shaken espresso over ice in a tumbler glass. Slowly pour the maple cold foam on top to layer it. Drizzle with extra maple syrup
PISTACHIO VANILLA SHAKEN ESPRESSO
(1 serving)
1 shot fresh espresso (or 2, depending on preference)
1-2 tsp pistachio paste
ice
To serve
Ice
plant based milk of choice
1 tsp vanilla extract (or you can use vanilla flavoured milk)
Start by making the shaken espresso: in a cocktail shaker or mason jar combine ice, espresso, pistachio paste. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker walls becomes frosty.
To serve, pour the shaken espresso over ice in a tumbler glass. Mix the oat milk with the vanilla extract then pour over the coffee to combine.
VANILLA SHAKEN EXPRESSO WITH VANILLA COLD FOAM
(1 serving)
1 shot fresh espresso (or 2, depending on preference)
1 tsp vanilla extract or 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
1 tsp simple syrup
ice
For the vanilla cold foam
50ml (1/4 cup) heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract or 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
To serve
Ice
Start by making the shaken espresso: in a cocktail shaker or mason jar combine ice, espresso, simple syrup, vanilla. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker walls becomes frosty.
For the vanilla cold foam, combine heavy cream and vanilla extract or paste in a small cup. Whisk with a coffee frother until soft peaks form.
To serve, pour the shaken espresso over ice in a tumbler glass. Slowly pour the vanilla cold foam on top to layer it.
HONEY CINNAMON ICED SHAKEN ESPRESSO
(1 serving)
1 shot of espresso (or 2, depending on preference)
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ice
To serve
Milk or cream of choice
ice
dusting of cinnamon
Start by making the shaken espresso: in a cocktail shaker or mason jar combine ice, espresso, honey and cinnamon. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker walls becomes frosty.
To serve, pour the shaken espresso over ice in a tumbler glass. Add your preferred milk or cream, a dusting of cinnamon and enjoy!
COCONUT ICED SHAKEN ESPRESSO
(1 serving)
1 shot espresso (or 2, depending on preference)
1-2 teaspoons coconut syrup
Ice
To serve
Coconut milk
Ice
Start by making the shaken espresso: in a cocktail shaker or mason jar combine ice, espresso, coconut syrup. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker walls becomes frosty.
To serve, pour the shaken espresso over ice in a tumbler glass. Add the coconut milk and enjoy!