Rosemary Orange Zest Espresso Spritzer
Rosemary Orange Zest Espresso Spritzer
Ingredients
For the Rosemary Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
For the Spritzer
- 8 fluid ounces espresso, freshly brewed, chilled
- 2 1/2 cups tonic water, chilled
- 1 orange, for zest and slices
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rosemary simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Add the fresh rosemary sprig. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and let the rosemary infuse for at least 5 minutes. Strain the syrup into a clean container, discarding the rosemary. Let it cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Brew 8 fluid ounces of espresso. Allow it to cool completely, or chill it in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to speed up the process.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
While the espresso chills, prepare the orange zest. Using a microplane or fine grater, carefully zest the entire orange. Avoid grating the white pith, as it can be bitter. Slice the orange into thin rounds for garnish.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Divide the ice equally among four tall glasses. Add 1/4 cup of chilled tonic water to each glass.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully pour 2 fluid ounces of the chilled espresso into each glass over the tonic water and ice. The espresso should float slightly on top, creating a beautiful layered effect.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add 1 tablespoon of the cooled rosemary simple syrup to each glass, or adjust to your preferred level of sweetness. Gently stir each drink to combine the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Garnish each spritzer with a fresh orange slice and a sprinkle of the reserved orange zest. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Rosemary Orange Zest Espresso Spritzer
Ingredients
For the Rosemary Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
For the Spritzer
- 8 fluid ounces espresso, freshly brewed, chilled
- 2 1/2 cups tonic water, chilled
- 1 orange, for zest and slices
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rosemary simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Add the fresh rosemary sprig. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and let the rosemary infuse for at least 5 minutes. Strain the syrup into a clean container, discarding the rosemary. Let it cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Brew 8 fluid ounces of espresso. Allow it to cool completely, or chill it in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to speed up the process.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
While the espresso chills, prepare the orange zest. Using a microplane or fine grater, carefully zest the entire orange. Avoid grating the white pith, as it can be bitter. Slice the orange into thin rounds for garnish.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Divide the ice equally among four tall glasses. Add 1/4 cup of chilled tonic water to each glass.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully pour 2 fluid ounces of the chilled espresso into each glass over the tonic water and ice. The espresso should float slightly on top, creating a beautiful layered effect.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add 1 tablespoon of the cooled rosemary simple syrup to each glass, or adjust to your preferred level of sweetness. Gently stir each drink to combine the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Garnish each spritzer with a fresh orange slice and a sprinkle of the reserved orange zest. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min