Pumpkin Spice Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with a delightful Pumpkin Spice Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso. This creamy and refreshing drink combines the warmth of pumpkin spices with the rich taste of espresso, making it perfect for busy mornings or relaxing afternoons. With its sweet brown sugar syrup and smooth oat milk, this seasonal beverage is both vegan-friendly and easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether enjoyed solo or shared with friends, each sip evokes the essence of autumn in a cup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 double shots of blonde espresso
- 1–2 cups ice cubes
- Cold oat milk, to taste
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp maple extract, optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, pumpkin puree, cinnamon sticks (or pumpkin pie spice), and warm water. Simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and optional maple extract. Strain if desired.
- In a sealable jar, combine one shot of espresso with 1-2 tablespoons of syrup and ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
- Pour into a glass without ice, then fill the glass with fresh ice and add cold oat milk. Dust with extra pumpkin pie spice to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg