Blood Orange Espresso Crush

Learn how to make a refreshing summer coffee cocktail with fresh-squeezed orange juice, Sanpellegrino's Aranciata Rossa blood orange sparkling drink, and bright espresso.

Photo by Huey Melendez

Dear coffee lovers,

Summer is finally here and we’re celebrating with a citrusy, espresso crush! The beauty of this drink lies in its layers: fresh-squeezed orange juice with all its natural texture, a crisp Sanpellegrino's sparkling blood orange drink, and the rich depth of espresso. This drink is perfect for kicking back and soaking up the sun beams.

Let’s get brewing! 👀

You’ll need

• A 12oz glass/cup

• A light/medium roast coffee with a bright, tropical flavor profile

• An espresso machine, distribution tools, and tamp

  • Don’t have an espresso machine? No worries! You can use instant espresso or an AeroPress with a flow control extension to make faux-espresso

• A grinder for espresso

• An espresso chilling ball (optional)

• A scale to weigh your espresso input/output

• A measuring cup or bartender’s jigger to measure your ingredients

• Freshly squeezed, pulpy orange juice

• Sanpellegrino® Aranciata Rossa (sparkling blood orange drink)

• Simple syrup (to cut the bitterness if needed)

Ingredients

• 1 double shot of espresso

• 3oz of freshly squeezed orange juice

• 3oz of Sanpellegrino Aranciata Rossa

• 1oz of simple syrup (optional)

• Cubed ice

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Recipe steps

1. Pull your espresso shots (I did 19g of ground coffee with a 38g output) over a chilling ball (if you don’t have one, let the espresso cool for a moment before incorporating), which comes out to about 1.5oz.

2. Fill your 12oz glass half way with cubed iced.

3. Add 1oz of simple syrup to your glass.

4. Add 3oz of your freshly squeezed orange juice.

5. Add 3oz of Sanpellegrino Aranciata Rossa.

6. Finally, add your double shot of espresso to the top.

7. Take a moment to appreciate the beautiful layered colors of the ingredients, then stir before drinking. Enjoy your blood orange espresso crush. 💙

Photo by Huey Melendez

This espresso crush is perfect for sharing at home, afternoon porch hangs, or batching out for a beach trip with friends. Each element brings bright flavors that complement the espresso, making for a delightfully refreshing drink. Feel free to experiment with other San Pellegrino sparkling drink flavors too—lemon or orange would be fantastic alternatives. Happy brewing!

Have a beautiful day,

Jon Hargreaves
Coffee Club Founder/Designer

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Editor: Lexi Deverich
Direction: Huey Melendez & Cortez Artis
Photography: Huey Melendez & Cortez Artis

Ingredients & equipment

Continue reading for recommended products to make this recipe at home! 👀

What we used

• Coffee: Southern Weather from Onyx for $21.50

• Glassware: Maxmug | Set of 6 from Heller for $59.50

• Espresso machine: Appartamento from Rocket Espresso for $1,850

• Espresso grinder: Sette 270Wi from Baratza for $599.95

• Scale: V60 Drip Scale Black from Hario for $60

• Tamper: Spring Loaded Tamper V4 with Ripple Base from Normcore for $52.99

• WDT tool: 0.25mm WDT Distribution Tool V2.1 with Stand from Normcore for $29.99

• Additional brewing equipment:

  • Coffee Alive Extract Chilling Ball from Basic Barista for $20

  • Magnetic Dosing Funnel V2 from Normcore for $25.99

Alternative ingredients & equipment

• Instant espresso: Craft Instant Espresso Multiserve from Blue Bottle for $22.50

• To make faux-espresso:

  • AeroPress Coffee Maker for $39.95

  • AeroPress Paper Micro-Filters for $9.95

  • AeroPress Stainless Steel Filter for $14.95

  • AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap for $24.95