Anti-Inflammatory Oat Milk Shaken Espresso (Starbucks Copycat!)
A Starbucks-style shaken espresso made with oat milk and anti-inflammatory spices (cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom). Sweeten with agave nectar to taste and serve iced.
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 shots of espresso or 1/4-1/3 cup of very strong freshly brewed coffee
- 1/4 tspground cinnamon
- 1/8 tspground turmeric
- 1/4 tspground cardamom
- 1-2 tspagave nectar optional
- 1/2 cupoat milk or other non-dairy milk
- ice
Instructions
Instructions
- Brew 2 shots of espresso or 1/4–1/3 cup very strong freshly brewed coffee; let it sit 15–30 seconds so it’s not piping hot.
- Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with ice.
- Pour the brewed espresso or coffee into the shaker.
- Add 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground turmeric, and 1/4 tsp ground cardamom to the shaker.
- Add 1 tsp agave nectar (optional) to start, and add 1/2 cup oat milk.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels chilled.
- Taste; if you want it sweeter, add additional agave up to the total 1–2 tsp and shake again briefly. Pour the shaken espresso into a glass and serve.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- espresso machine or very strong coffee
- Measuring Spoons
- Glass
Notes
Use freshly brewed espresso.Freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee ensures the richest flavor. If possible, grind the beans just before brewing for the freshest taste.
Shake vigorously.The key to a well-mixed and frothyoatmilk shaken espressois to shake it vigorously. This helps to combine all the ingredients thoroughly and creates a creamy, frothy texture. Use a cocktail shaker or a glass jar with a lid for the best results.
Adjust sweetness to taste.The amount of agave nectar can be adjusted based on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more if needed, tasting as you go.
Use chilled ingredients.Cold oat milk, plenty of ice, a chilled shaker, and a chilled glass will keep the drink refreshing, cold, and frothy, despite using freshly brewed hot espresso.
Use espresso ice cubes.If desired, freeze brewed espresso, coffee, or cold brew in an ice cube tray and use the frozen coffee cubes instead of regular ice. This will add extra flavor to the drink as the cubes melt.
Shake vigorously.The key to a well-mixed and frothyoatmilk shaken espressois to shake it vigorously. This helps to combine all the ingredients thoroughly and creates a creamy, frothy texture. Use a cocktail shaker or a glass jar with a lid for the best results.
Adjust sweetness to taste.The amount of agave nectar can be adjusted based on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more if needed, tasting as you go.
Use chilled ingredients.Cold oat milk, plenty of ice, a chilled shaker, and a chilled glass will keep the drink refreshing, cold, and frothy, despite using freshly brewed hot espresso.
Use espresso ice cubes.If desired, freeze brewed espresso, coffee, or cold brew in an ice cube tray and use the frozen coffee cubes instead of regular ice. This will add extra flavor to the drink as the cubes melt.