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Orange coffee with ice in a clear glass topped with espresso and rosemary
Jason Clarke

Classic Layered Orange Coffee Recipe

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Create a visually stunning drink with this easy recipe for layered orange coffee. By carefully pouring rich, bold coffee over bright orange juice, you'll achieve a beautiful sunrise effect in your glass. Each sip is a new experience as the distinct layers of zesty citrus and deep coffee slowly combine.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

cold brew coffee (Americano)
  • ½ cup cold brew coffee (Americano) or chilled espresso
  • 1 cup orange juice fresh and pulp-free (recommended)
  • 1 dash vanilla extract optional
  • 1 handful ice
  • 1 splash sparkling water optional, for fizz

Method
 

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Pour in the orange juice.
  3. Using a spoon turned upside down, slowly pour the cold brew over the back of the spoon to create layers.
  4. Add a dash of vanilla extract if using.
  5. Top with a splash of sparkling water if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 350mlCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 20mg

Notes

  • Use pulp-free juice for the smoothest result, and keep your coffee cold for clean layering.
  • If storing, refrigerate in a sealed jar and shake before serving. Don’t freeze.
  • For variations, try adding orange syrup, cocoa, or even a scoop of ice cream!

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