Iced Shaken Espresso (Starbucks Copycat Recipe) (2024)

Espresso, simple syrup, and ice are shaken together then topped with milk to create this extra caffeinated Starbucks Iced Shaken Espresso copycat drink.

Iced Shaken Espresso

Iced Shaken Espresso was added to the Starbucks menu on March 2021 along with Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso.

Unlike other espresso drinks at Starbucks like lattes, the Iced Shaken Espresso drinks contain an additional shot of espresso. A grande drink has 3 espresso shots.

Starbucks says that shaking the drink “adds another dimension to the beverage” and “creates a rich texture on your palate – by just adding air.”

The drink is hand-shaken in a co*cktail shaker to combine all the ingredients and to instantly chill the drink.

Recipe Highlights

• This Iced Shaken Espresso is made closely following the exact recipe Starbucks uses.
• It’s super simple to recreate the drink at home with espresso, simple syrup, milk, and ice. All you need is a co*cktail shaker or a jar with a tight lid to shake the ingredients together.
• The espresso can be made quick and easy with a Nespresso machine.
• This recipe makes a 16 ounce (grande) drink.

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Ingredient Notes

• Espresso: Any dark roast coffee can be used to make the espresso for this drink but use Starbucks espresso capsules to make it taste more like theirs.
• Simple syrup: Starbucks uses their classic syrup to sweeten this drink, which is a simple syrup. Make a batch of simple syrup and use it all week to make this drink.
• 2% milk: You can use any milk (plant-based or dairy) but 2% is what Starbucks uses as default.
• Ice: Make ice using filtered water for a better tasting ice.

For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Put simple syrup, espresso, and ice into a co*cktail shaker. Shake.

Use 3 Nespresso espresso pods or pull 3 shots from an espresso machine. If you don’t have a co*cktail shaker, use a jar with a tight lid.

Step 2: Pour drink into a cup.

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Step 3: Add milk. Top off with more ice if needed.

Nespresso Notes

The easiest way to recreate Starbucks drinks with espresso is with a Nespresso machine.

1 shot of espresso = 1 Nespresso espresso capsule

There are 3 shots of espresso in a grande size Starbucks Iced Shaken Espresso drink. You’ll need 3 Nespresso Starbucks espresso capsules. You can also use any Nespresso espresso capsule.

Any Nespresso espresso capsules can be used but go with the Starbucks branded ones if you want it to taste as close to the Starbucks drink as possible.

Even though the Iced Shaken Espresso is made with their signature dark roast espresso, try making it at home using the Blonde Espresso since it’s more popular and better reviewed since it has a smoother taste.

Expert Tips

• Instead of espresso, you can useinstant coffee.Combine 1 ½ tablespoons ofinstant coffeeand ⅓ cup hot water to replace the 3 shots of espresso in the recipe.
• Simple syrup is very easy to make at home. If you’re using your own, make that first. It’ll be good for 3-4 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Starbucks makes theirs with a splash of milk (about ¼ cup) but feel free to add a little more to your liking.
• Instead of milk, top off your drink with cold foam!

Questions You May Have

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