Blood Orange and Rosemary Cold Brew with Vanilla Salt
A refreshing cold brew with zesty blood orange and aromatic rosemary, topped with vanilla salt
May 21, 2025
Love cold brew but looking for something extra special? This Blood Orange and Rosemary Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with bright citrus and herbal notes, finished with a sprinkle of vanilla-infused salt that takes it to the next level.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee for the cold brew base, letting it steep overnight for the perfect balance. The blood orange adds a beautiful natural sweetness, while fresh rosemary brings an unexpected herbal kick. 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 that's both refreshing and sophisticated
- Easy overnight preparation means minimal morning effort
- Natural sweetness from blood oranges means less added sugar
- Beautiful color makes it Instagram-worthy
Blood Orange and Rosemary Cold Brew with Vanilla Salt
A refreshing cold brew with zesty blood orange and aromatic rosemary, topped with vanilla salt
Cold Brew Coffee, Blood Orange, Rosemary, Vanilla Salt, Iced Coffee, Citrus Coffee, Herb-Infused Coffee
Equipment
- Cold brew maker or large jar
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Coffee filter
- Grinder
- Small bowl for vanilla salt
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 2 cups cold filtered water
- 1 blood orange, sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Combine ground coffee with cold water in a large jar or cold brew maker
- Add one sprig of rosemary and steep in the refrigerator for 12 hours
- Mix sea salt with scraped vanilla bean seeds and set aside
- Strain the cold brew twice through a fine-mesh sieve or coffee filter
- Fill glasses with ice and blood orange slices
- Pour the strained cold brew over ice
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and a pinch of vanilla salt
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee beans for the best cold brew flavor
- Make the vanilla salt ahead and store it in an airtight container
- Blood oranges can be substituted with regular oranges when not in season
- Strain the cold brew twice for the smoothest result
Calories: 45kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 580mg, Potassium: 100mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin C: 30mg, Calcium: 20mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT12H
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT12H15M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
