Iced Espresso

A caffè shakerato is a hot double espresso shaken vigorously with ice and a touch of sweetener in a cocktail shaker, then strained into a chilled glass. The result is a frothy, silky, cold espresso drink with a light caramel-colored foam that looks like it belongs at a cocktail bar — because in Italy, that’s exactly where it’s served. Here’s the classic recipe, the shaking technique explained, 5 variations, and how it differs from iced espresso, cold brew, and espresso tonic. ...

An espresso tonic is a double espresso poured over ice and tonic water. The result is a bitter, effervescent, refreshing drink with a citrusy brightness that tastes nothing like iced coffee. It takes about 2 minutes to make and works surprisingly well as a hot-weather alternative to your standard espresso drinks. This drink became popular in Scandinavian specialty coffee shops around 2010 and has since spread worldwide. Most people who try it become immediate converts. ...