☀️ Bright, refreshing, and perfectly frothy, this Sun-Kissed Shaken Espresso is the ultimate way to cool down while enjoying a bold espresso with vibrant summer flavors.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients
- Ice (enough to fill a 16 oz cup ¾ full, plus ½ cup for shaking)
- 2 oz flavored syrup (try blood orange, yuzu, lavender, or another favorite floral or citrus syrup)
- Double shot of espresso
- 20g coffee
- 201°F (94°C) brew temperature
- 24–26 second extraction
- 36g espresso yield
Directions
- Fill a 16 oz cup about three-quarters full with ice and set it aside.
- Add ½ cup of ice and 2 oz of your chosen syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Brew a double shot of espresso using 20g of coffee, extracting 36g in 24–26 seconds at 201°F.
- Pour the hot espresso into the shaker.
- Seal the shaker and shake vigorously 15–20 times until the drink is chilled and beautifully frothy.
- Pour the shaken espresso over the prepared ice and enjoy immediately.
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