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Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso: A Little Coffee Break Magic

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  Fall feelings, Florida temperatures. Sometimes I want the cozy sweetness of brown sugar and cinnamon, but I still want my coffee over ice. This Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso brings those two moods together in one creamy, foamy glass. The secret is the shake. Espresso, brown sugar, vanilla, and a little cinnamon get shaken hard with ice before the milk goes in. It’s simple, a little fun, and just enough of a ritual to make a coffee break feel special. Makes one 16–20 oz iced drink What You’ll Need 2 shots espresso, about 2 oz 1½–2 tablespoons brown sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Tiny pinch of salt ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup ice, plus more for the glass ½–¾ cup oat milk, whole milk, or your favorite milk Shake Up Your Coffee Break Brew the espresso directly over the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour the mixture into a shaker or heat-safe jar with about 1 cup of ice. Secure the lid and shake hard for 15–20 seconds , until the espresso is c...