Are you in need of a quick pick-me-up? Try an iced espresso if you haven’t tried one before! It is a cool and refreshing espresso drink, which has a stronger taste than iced coffee, and is pleasant to drink.
Are you in need of a pick me up in the form of a cold coffee drink? Take a sip of Iced Espresso and see what you think! In this variation of an iced coffee, espresso is used to give it a bold, rich flavor. Adding a splash of milk and a hint of simple syrup will balance out the flavor of the coffee. You’ll find that it’s bold and beautifully refreshing: like a heightened version of your favorite iced coffee! Listed below are the steps you need to follow in order to make it.
What is Iced Espresso?
It’s an espresso that’s served over ice, often with milk, and is known as iced espresso. This is a similar drink to iced coffee, but instead of using brewed coffee it uses espresso to make the drink. This coffee drink is referred to as an iced shaken espresso by Starbucks. It is made by shaking espresso with ice and sweetener before it is served. Whatever you choose to do, the coffee flavor is more concentrated than in a standard iced coffee because of the robust taste of the espresso. For this drink, you will need the following ingredients:
1 double shot of espresso (2 ounces or ¼ cup)
The milk of your choice (1 ounce or 2 tablespoons)
Simple syrup or vanilla syrup as a sweetener
Making the Espresso
What is the main skill that you need to make an iced espresso? It is important to start with an espresso roast coffee: the roast is a critical step to getting the right dark, bitter flavor to an espresso shot. There are a few brands of espresso coffee that we recommend: Illy, Starbucks, and Intelligentsia. In order to make the espresso, you need to use your preferred method of making espresso. Without a machine, there are quite a few methods that can be used!
The following are our recommendations as to what you should do:
The best option is to use an espresso machine: it is an expensive machine, but it makes incredible espresso.
You can make very good espresso with a manual espresso maker that is very affordable and makes a great cup of espresso.
It is also possible to make espresso using a French press if you own this coffee tool.
Make espresso-like coffee in a Moka Pot (Bialetti) if you want a very strong coffee that tastes like espresso.
Best Milk to Use for Iced Espresso
In the case of an iced espresso, it’s possible to use virtually any type of milk since you won’t have to steam or froth it.
You can use whole milk if you would like a richer drink, but you can also use 2% if you would like a lighter drink.
- A great option if you’re looking to make an iced espresso that is vegan is using oat milk. There is a creamy flavor to it, and it has a thicker consistency than other non-dairy milks that are available. Additionally, you can use it to mimic the shaken oat milk iced espresso that Starbucks serves!
Best Sweetener For Iced Espresso
It is great to have an iced espresso with just a hint of sweetness to balance out the bitterness of the coffee. The following are our top picks when it comes to coffee sweeteners for iced espresso:
This simple syrup can be made at home very easily, and it can be used in coffee and cocktails alike.
It doesn’t get any better than maple syrup when it comes to natural sweeteners for drinks! There is no maple flavor in it, but it adds sweetness.
Other natural sweeteners that you can use are honey and agave syrup.
There is nothing better than this homemade coffee syrup that is infused with a touch of vanilla.
How to Make Iced Espresso
Once you’ve got all the ingredients that you need, you’ll be able to prepare an iced espresso in no time at all. The following are the steps you need to take:
The first thing you need to do is make espresso.
Then drizzle in the sweetener and milk.
The drink should be served over ice.
Are you ready to take it to the next level? If you want to make it extra fun, add a dollop of cold foam on top! You can find instructions on how to make cold foam by visiting our How to Make Cold Foam page.