Ingredients
½ cup hot water
2 teaspoons instant espresso (e.g., Nespresso Gold Blonde)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup milk of choice (e.g., 2%)
Ice
Instructions
- Heat the water in a microwave-safe container until steaming (about 30–60 seconds).
- Stir in the instant espresso, brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon until fully dissolved. Set aside.
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour the sweetened espresso mixture over the ice.
- Add milk, stir well to combine, and optionally sprinkle with more cinnamon.
- Garnish with a Teddy Graham if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso or use brewed espresso or cold brew.
- Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey for a vegan version.
- Swap in your favorite dairy-free milk for a lactose-free version.
- Try adding a graham cracker or chocolate syrup rim for a dessert-like presentation.
- Use coffee ice cubes for an extra caffeine boost and to avoid dilution.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 76mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
