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Govind Kaushik
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Brown Sugar
Iced Coffee
Shake: A Smooth Summer Drink

10 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
6
Ingredients
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Brown Sugar Iced Coffee Shake brings together deep coffee notes and the mellow sweetness of brown sugar in a way that feels balanced rather than heavy. The warmth of freshly brewed espresso helps dissolve the sugar completely, creating a smooth base before it’s rapidly chilled. This method gives the drink a naturally creamy texture without needing any thickeners. This drink sits somewhere between a café-style iced beverage and a quick iced coffee recipe you can prepare at home without equipment. The shaking step is what changes the texture, adding a light foam that feels closer to what you’d get at a coffee shop. It’s especially popular during warmer months when hot coffee feels too intense. Seasonally, this works well as a mid-day cooler or even a post-meal drink. Brown sugar adds a mild caramel tone that pairs naturally with milk, while a hint of cinnamon rounds it off. The result is a refreshing, layered drink that doesn’t rely on syrups or complicated steps.

Ingredients

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2 shotsEspresso (60 ml strong brewed coffee)
2 tbspLight brown sugar (packed)
1 tbspVanilla syrup
1 cupIce cubes
180 mlWhole milk
1 pinchGround cinnamon

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Sweeten coffee

In a heatproof cup, add brown sugar, vanilla syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon. Brew espresso directly over this mixture while it is still hot. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely and no granules remain at the bottom. The mixture should look glossy and slightly thick, ensuring even sweetness in every sip.

Step 1
Step 1: Sweeten coffee
2 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Shake the mixture
4 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Prepare the glass
2 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Pour and layer
2 Minutes

FAQs

The use of brown sugar adds a deeper caramel-like flavour, while shaking creates a light foam. This gives the drink a smoother texture compared to standard cold coffee methods.