Shaken espresso sweetened with brown sugar, topped with chilled oat milk for a creamy, dairy-free pick-me-up.
# What You Need:
→ Espresso
01 - 2 shots (about 2 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso, hot
→ Brown Sugar Syrup
02 - 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon hot water
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Assembly
05 - 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) chilled oat milk
06 - Ice cubes, as needed
# How To Make:
01 - Combine brown sugar, hot water and ground cinnamon in a small bowl or glass; stir until the sugar fully dissolves and the syrup is smooth.
02 - Pull two fresh shots of espresso (about 2 fl oz total) using an espresso machine or prepare a strong concentrate if using an alternative brewer.
03 - Add the hot espresso and the brown sugar syrup to a cocktail shaker or a mason jar with a tight lid; add enough ice to fill the shaker halfway.
04 - Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds, until the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy.
05 - Fill a serving glass with fresh ice and strain the shaken espresso mixture over the ice, holding back the excess foam if desired.
06 - Gently pour the chilled oat milk over the espresso so it swirls and layers; stir lightly to combine if preferred.
07 - Present the beverage immediately while cold; offer a straw or stirrer and adjust sweetness to taste if needed.
