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Orange Espresso Spritz

Name: Orange Espresso Spritz
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 tall
Cuisine: Coffeehouse
Ingredients: 30–37 ml (1–1.25 oz) hot espresso; 60–90 ml (2–3 oz) fresh orange juice, strained; 60–90 ml (2–3 oz) chilled soda water; Ice; tiny pinch of salt; Optional: up to 15 ml (½ oz) simple or honey syrup; Orange wheel; expressed peel

Citrus-bright, bubbly, and espresso-bold. A sunny spritz that makes your shot sparkle.

Yield: 1 tall Active: 4 min Level: Easy

Build gently to keep the bubbles lively; float the hot shot last.

Method

Build: In a tall glass full of ice, add 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) fresh orange juice, a micro pinch of salt, and any syrup. Stir.
Top: Add 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) very cold soda water.
Float: Gently pour 1–1.25 oz (30–37 ml) hot espresso over the back of a spoon to float. Express an orange peel and garnish with a wheel.

Straining the OJ removes pulp so crema marbles cleanly through the spritz.

Sweetness Guide — Customize Your Cup

Simple (1:1): clean lift—start at ¼ oz (7 ml).
Honey (1:1): natural pair with citrus; ¼–½ oz (7–15 ml).
No-Sugar: let the OJ carry; keep the salt micro-pinch.
Salt Hack: 1–2 drops 20% saline smooths bitterness and brightens orange.

Pro Tips & Variations

Blood Orange: deeper color and subtle berry note.
Spice Route: a dash of cardamom or cinnamon in the OJ.
Tonic Twist: swap soda for tonic; reduce or skip syrup.
Decaf-Friendly: decaf or moka-shot works great.

Made With

Espresso Beans

Bright single origins sing with citrus.

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Oranges

Fresh-squeezed, strained for clarity.

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Glassware

Highball keeps bubbles lively.

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Last updated: November 12, 2025