By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
14 cal · 5 min
Caffè Shakerato
Recipe GLPRdd4e88dd37eb88
A refreshing Italian-style shaken iced coffee made by vigorously shaking hot espresso with ice and sugar until frothy and chilled. The result is a smooth, creamy beverage with a velvety texture and bold espresso flavor.
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Ingredients
Ice cubes
½ ounce Sugar
2 fluid ounces Freshly brewed hot espresso
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice cubes.
Add the sugar to the ice.
Pour the freshly brewed hot espresso over the ice and sugar.
Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until the mixture becomes frothy and the ice begins to melt.
Strain the shakerato into a tall glass, pouring it along with the crushed ice and foam from the shaker.
Serve immediately while cold and frothy.
Comments
This is a genuine 5-minute drink that requires only ice, sugar, and espresso—all available at any Charlotte grocery chain. Cost per serving is under $1.50 if you're using grocery-store espresso or instant coffee powder, making it cheaper than a café version. The stated time is honest and the drink requires zero cooking skill. The only meaningful drawback is that it's a single-serving, same-night drink with no reheat value, and it assumes you already own an espresso machine or can access strong coffee—a minor constraint for a weeknight beverage.
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