Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso

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This Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso is the perfect way to start your morning while avoiding a busy coffee shop. It combines full-bodied espresso with a creamy milk to create a foamy and luxe iced coffee drink. Flavor it with the sweetener of your choice to create a unique and perfect drink, every time.

A Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso in a glass with a glass straw.

We used regular whole milk in the recipe but any milk will work great. The creamier the better, like oat milk, coconut milk or even almond milk.

A mis-en-place of the ingredients for Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso.

We recommend pulling fresh espresso but you can also use instant or your favorite way to get espresso, and you can get creative with the sweeter to make lots of different flavors or even just plain simple syrup. Or ditch the sweeter altogether.

A measuring cup with the espresso for Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso.

In a shaker, pour in the ice, espresso, milk and sweeter if using.

The bottom half of a shaked with the espresso in it for Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso.

The bottom half of a shaker with espresso, milk, and sweetener for Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso.

Cover and shake at least 10 times until you notice the drink is cold and foam has formed at the top of the shaker. We love using a shaker because the ice really creates a very cold drink instantly. If you just pour it over ice and stir, you lose the foam and also it does not taste as creamy.

A closed shaker with shaken Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso.

Pour into a glass and top with the foam. Enjoy while cold.

A close-up of a clear glass of Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso with a glass straw.

Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso FAQS:

What will I need to complete this recipe?

You will need the following ingredients:
espresso, milk of your choice, ice, liquid sweetener
You will need the following supplies:
a shaker

What are the storage instructions?

Refrigerate the drink up to one day. Refresh with more ice and shake until it is revived.

Should I eat these warm or cold?

This Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso is best served ice cold.

Notes:

We used regular whole milk in the recipe but any milk will work great. The creamier the better, like oat milk, coconut milk or even almond milk.

You can get creative with the sweeter to make lots of different flavors or even just plain simple syrup. Or ditch the sweetener altogether.

We love using a shaker because the ice really creates a very cold drink instantly. If you just pour it over ice and stir, you lose the foam and also it does not taste as creamy.

We recommend pulling fresh espresso, but you can also use instant or your favorite way to get espresso.

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Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso

Prep Time5

Shake Time1

Total Time6

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1 12 ounce glass

Ingredients

2 ounces espresso
2-3 ounces milk (regular or alternative)
½ cup ice
1-2 teaspoon liquid sweeter (optional)

Instructions

Pull a double shot of espresso, yielding 2 ounces.
In a shaker, pour in the ice, espresso, milk and sweeter if using.
Cover and shake at least 10 times until you notice the drink is cold and foam has formed at the top of the shaker.
Pour into a glass and top with the foam. Enjoy while cold.

Notes

We used regular whole milk in the recipe but any milk will work great. The creamier the better, like oat milk, coconut milk or even almond milk.

You can get creative with the sweetener to make lots of different flavors or even just plain simple syrup. Or ditch the sweeter altogether.

We love using a shaker because the ice really creates a very cold drink instantly. If you just pour it over ice and stir, you lose the foam and also it does not taste as creamy.

We recommend pulling fresh espresso, but you can also use instant or your favorite way to get espresso.