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Iced orange juice coffee (americano with orange juice)

The orange juice americano (orange juice coffee) is a refreshing twist on the classic americano, swapping water out for orange juice, blending the bitter and robust flavours of espresso with the citrusy zing of orange juice.

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Glass filled with ice on a rustic wooden background. Bottom half of the glass is orange (because orange juice) and the top half is dark brown (coffee)

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Love it or hate it (but at least try it before you decide), blending coffee with orange juice is a popular caffeinated drink in Thailand. And on the rare days when the temperature here in London rises to the extent that I can survive with just one layer, it's my wake the fuck up beverage of choice.

If orange juice isn't your deal, try another sweet and acidic juice. I also love pineapple juice with coffee.

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Orange juice americano

The bitterness of coffee (in this case, espresso) pairs beautifully with the acidity and sweetness of orange juice. The ratios don't have to be exact, so consider this recipe a guide.
Servings 1 glass

Ingredients

  • 150 millilitres orange juice
  • 60 millilitres espresso a double shot
  • ice
  • sugar syrup (optional)

Instructions

  • Grab a large glass and pour in the orange juice.
  • Dump ice in until it reaches the rim of the glass.
  • Pour the espresso over the ice.
  • Stab a straw in there, mix it up, and slurp down in 30 seconds. If you'd like it to be sweeter, add some sugar syrup.

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