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Vanilla Sweet Cream Shaken Espresso – Make It Better Than Starbucks at Home
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Vanilla Sweet Cream Shaken Espresso (Better Than Starbucks)

This Vanilla Sweet Cream Shaken Espresso is a Starbucks copycat recipe made with freshly shaken espresso, homemade vanilla syrup, and silky sweet cream. Bold, frothy, and perfectly layered, it’s easy to make at home and tastes even better than the original.
Prep Time5 minutes
5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade shaken espresso, iced vanilla espresso drink, shaken espresso recipe, starbucks copycat coffee recipe, starbucks vanilla sweet cream shaken espresso copycat, vanilla sweet cream shaken espresso
Servings: 1
Author: Ella

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Espresso machine
  • Whisk
  • Tall glass
  • Strainer

Ingredients

  • 3 shots espresso
  • 2 tbsp vanilla simple syrup
  • Ice

Vanilla Sweet Cream

½ | cup | heavy whipping cream

2 | tbsp | whole milk

1½ | tbsp | vanilla simple syrup

½ | tsp | pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Pull 3 shots of espresso and stir in vanilla simple syrup while warm.
  • Add espresso mixture and a handful of ice to a shaker. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until frothy and chilled.
  • Whisk heavy cream, milk, vanilla syrup, and vanilla extract until slightly thick but still pourable.
  • Fill a tall glass with large ice cubes. Strain shaken espresso over ice.
  • Slowly pour vanilla sweet cream over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Shake hard for proper froth and aeration
  • Do not over-whip sweet cream, keep it pourable
  • Use strong espresso, not regular drip coffee
  • Large ice cubes prevent over-dilution
  • Sweet cream can be made up to 24 hours ahead