Blood Orange Rosemary Cold Brew
A refreshing cold brew with zesty blood orange and aromatic rosemary
January 4, 2025
Looking for a unique twist on your cold brew? This Blood Orange Rosemary Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with bright citrus and fresh herbs for a refreshing and sophisticated drink that'll wake up your taste buds!
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just steep your favorite medium-dark roast coffee overnight, then mix with homemade blood orange and rosemary syrup. The citrus adds a sweet-tart kick while rosemary brings a subtle earthiness. 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:
- Unique flavor combination of citrus and herbs
- Easy to prep ahead of time
- Naturally sweetened with blood orange
- Refreshing and perfect for warm days
Blood Orange Rosemary Cold Brew
A refreshing cold brew with zesty blood orange and aromatic rosemary
Cold Brew Coffee, Blood Orange, Rosemary, Iced Coffee, Citrus Coffee, Herb-Infused Coffee
Equipment
- Large jar or pitcher
- Paper coffee filters
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Small saucepan
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 2 blood oranges
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup honey
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Combine ground coffee with cold water in a large jar. Stir gently and refrigerate for 12 hours.
- For the syrup, juice the blood oranges and combine with honey in a small saucepan.
- Add rosemary sprigs and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Strain the cold brew through a paper filter.
- In each glass, combine 1 cup cold brew with 2-3 tablespoons of blood orange rosemary syrup.
- Add ice and stir well. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and blood orange slice if desired.
Pro Tips
- Use coarsely ground coffee beans for the best cold brew results
- Make the blood orange rosemary syrup ahead and store in the fridge for up to a week
- Fresh rosemary works best - avoid dried herbs for this recipe
- Strain the cold brew through a paper filter for the cleanest taste
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin C: 45mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 0.5mg