Shaken Espresso

Sep 21, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Shaken Espresso in a glass on an oak patio table

A refreshing shaken espresso drink combining fresh espresso, ice, and milk for a lightly creamy cold coffee beverage.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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18.0 g (18.0 g)finely ground espresso
36.0 g (36.0 g)espresso yield
6.0 fl oz (180.0 ml)whole milk
1.0 cup (240.0 g)ice

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Instructions

Extract the espresso and allow it to cool slightly.
Combine the hot espresso and ice in a shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until frothy and chilled.
Fill a 16 oz glass with the remaining ice.
Pour the shaken espresso over the ice in the glass.
Add whole milk to the glass and stir gently to combine before serving.

Tips

Use a cocktail shaker or a protein shaker bottle to get a good frothy texture. Substitute oat milk or almond milk for a dairy-free option.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make shaken espresso?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make shaken espresso ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, for up to 2 days; add fresh ice just before serving.

How do I make shaken espresso dairy-free?

Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.

A refreshing shaken espresso drink combining fresh espresso, ice, and milk for a lightly creamy cold coffee beverage.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

114 Calories / serving

6.1g Fat

9.0g Carbs

6.0g Protein

9.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~114 cal · 6g fat · 9g carbs · 6g protein · 10g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 114 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 22 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 15 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
Moderate cycling 12 min·2.4 mi
Swimming laps 16 min
Jogging 11 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
Stair climbing 11 min·~1000 steps
Dancing 19 min
Bodyweight circuit training 12 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 26 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.