Pumpkin Spice Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso. This cozy drink combines the rich taste of pumpkin pie with smooth espresso, creating a café-quality beverage that you can easily whip up at home. Perfect for busy mornings or as a relaxing afternoon treat, each sip feels like a warm hug. With its creamy texture from oat milk and customizable sweetness, this shaken espresso is sure to become your go-to drink during the chilly months ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 double shots of blonde espresso
- 1–2 cups ice cubes
- Cold oat milk, to taste
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp maple extract, optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, pumpkin puree, cinnamon sticks (or pumpkin pie spice), and warm water. Simmer on low for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and maple extracts. Strain if desired.
- In a sealable jar, combine one double shot of freshly brewed espresso with 1-2 tablespoons of syrup and ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into a glass without the ice cubes; add fresh ice on top and pour in cold oat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (approx. 300ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg