Hot Lemony Coffee
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
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
Store leftover coffee, without the cream topping, in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, then top with fresh whipped cream.
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