Vanilla Bean Butterscotch Shaken Espresso

Ingredients

• 1.5 tbsp butterscotch sauce (1-2 tbsp)
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 2.5 tsp instant espresso (2-3 tsp; author uses Nescafe Gold Vanilla)
• cinnamon (dash)
• brown butter salt (sprinkle)
• 3 oz water (hot water to dissolve espresso)
• Ice (enough to fill shaker and glass)
• 0.5 cup milk

Steps

1. 1

   In a cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean paste, instant espresso, dash of cinnamon, and a sprinkle of brown butter salt.

2. 2

   Pour in 3 ounces of hot water and stir or swirl until the espresso and sauces are fully dissolved and combined.

3. 3

   Add a generous handful of ice to the shaker.

4. 4

   Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the coffee is chilled and a thick foam has formed.

5. 5

   Fill a serving glass with fresh ice and strain the espresso mixture into the glass.

6. 6

   Top with 1/2 cup of milk and serve immediately.

Notes

If you don't have brown butter salt, a tiny pinch of sea salt works well to balance the sweetness of the butterscotch.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• coffee
• breakfast
• iced coffee
• espresso
• butterscotch
• vanilla