The Side Hug - An Orange Creamsicle Coffee

ORANGE VANILLA OLEO SACCHARUM

150g orange peels

150g cane sugar

3 vanilla pods

15ml hot water

SIDE HUG

60ml heavy cream

30ml coconut cream

30ml oleo saccharum

250ml hot water

Double espresso

Cinnamon for garnish

Into a sealable container, place orange peels and sugar. Split each vanilla pod down the center and then cut into thirds before adding to sugar and orange peels. Mix together until peels are fully coated in sugar. Seal container and leave at room temperature for 8-12 hours.

Add hot water to the peels and stir to ‘wash’ them of any remaining sugar. Strain syrup out from the peels before storing in the fridge for up to two weeks. 

Into a small cocktail tin or cup, add heavy cream, coconut cream, and oleo saccharum. Use a milk frother to froth the mixture until it has doubled in size, this usually takes 30-40s and the amounts listed above make enough foam for two drinks.

In your serving glass, add hot water and espresso. Using the back of a spoon, carefully float your creamsicle cold foam on top of the coffee base. Garnish with powdered cinnamon.

Sip through the layers or stir to combine before enjoying.