Blood Orange Cold Brew with Rosemary and Honey

A refreshing cold brew with sweet blood orange and aromatic rosemary-honey syrup

Looking for a bright and refreshing twist on your cold brew? This Blood Orange Cold Brew combines citrusy blood orange with a homemade rosemary-honey syrup for a drink that's both refreshing and sophisticated.

This recipe uses coarse-ground medium-dark roast coffee for a smooth cold brew base. The blood orange adds a natural sweetness, while the rosemary-honey syrup brings a subtle herbal note that makes this drink special. Perfect for sunny mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your average cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:

Natural sweetness from blood oranges and honey
Super refreshing and perfect for warm days
Make ahead friendly - prep the cold brew and syrup in advance
Customizable sweetness to suit your taste

Blood Orange Cold Brew with Rosemary and Honey

A refreshing cold brew with sweet blood orange and aromatic rosemary-honey syrup

Cold Brew Coffee, Blood Orange, Rosemary Honey, Iced Coffee, Citrus Coffee, Herb-Infused Coffee

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Equipment

Large jar or pitcher
Fine-mesh sieve
Cheesecloth
Small saucepan
Citrus juicer
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

1 cup coarse ground medium-dark roast coffee
4 cups cold filtered water
2 blood oranges
1/4 cup honey
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/2 cup water (for syrup)
Ice cubes

Instructions

Combine coarse ground coffee with cold water in a large jar. Stir gently and refrigerate for 12 hours
For the rosemary-honey syrup, combine honey, water, and rosemary in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and cool
Juice the blood oranges and set aside
Strain the cold brew through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
For each drink, fill a glass with ice, add 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate, 2 tablespoons blood orange juice, and 1-2 tablespoons rosemary-honey syrup
Top with cold water to taste and stir well

Pro Tips

Use coarse-ground coffee for the best cold brew results
Make the rosemary-honey syrup a day ahead for stronger flavor
Blood oranges can be substituted with regular oranges when not in season
Store cold brew concentrate in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

Calories: 125kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin C: 45mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Iced

Healthy

Beverage

Drink

American