BeverageDessert

Hot Lemony Coffee

Name: Hot Lemony Coffee
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 960 ml brewed coffee hot and strong; 5 tbsp granulated sugar; 60 ml orange juice preferably freshly squeezed; 60 ml lemon juice preferably freshly squeezed; 1 tsp orange zest finely grated; 120 ml heavy cream; 0.5 tsp orange zest finely grated (optional)

A uniquely warming beverage that combines the rich bitterness of coffee with a bright, citrusy twist from lemon and orange. Sweetened and topped with fresh whipped cream, it's a delightful treat for a cool day.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 15 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 785 kcal

VegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

960 mlbrewed coffee, hot and strong
5 tbspgranulated sugar
60 mlorange juice, preferably freshly squeezed
60 mllemon juice, preferably freshly squeezed

drink

1 tsporange zest, finely grated

garnish

120 mlheavy cream
0.5 tsporange zest, finely grated(optional)

Equipment

citrus zester · saucepan · bowl · knife · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream using a whisk or electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator while you prepare the coffee.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: For best results, make sure both the cream and the bowl are very cold before you start whipping.
2
Pour the hot brewed coffee into a medium saucepan and place it over medium-low heat.
About 1 min
3
Add the granulated sugar and stir gently until it has completely dissolved. Avoid letting the mixture come to a boil.
About 2 min
4
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
5
Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and the portion of orange zest designated for the drink.
About 1 min
6
Carefully divide the hot coffee mixture evenly among four mugs.
About 1 min
7
Top each serving with a generous dollop of the prepared whipped cream.
8
Sprinkle the remaining orange zest for garnish over the cream and serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

67%Score

Calories: 785kcal
Protein: 10.4g
Carbs: 142.4g
Fat: 13.6g
Fibre: 14.5g
Sugar: 28.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover coffee, without the cream topping, in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, then top with fresh whipped cream.