Next up in our Summer Drinks Series is the Ethiopia Mirado Spritz, a bright and refreshing twist on the classic coffee spritz. Showcasing the vibrant character of Ethiopian coffee, our Coffee Academy team has created a sparkling summer serve where lively citrus notes, gentle fizz, and vibrant fruit flavours come together in perfect balance.
This Coffee Spritz is an easy-build drink that's just a little on the fancy side, making it perfect for afternoons and evenings in the sun. For this drink, you'll once again need to craft a cold brew base (below) in order to create the spritz.
Cold Brew Base
A well-balanced cold brew sits at the heart of this spritz and it’s the first thing you need to begin crafting this drink and others in this collection.
• Ratio: 1:8
• Grind: Coarse (1300–1400 PPM)
• Bloom: 1:1 with 93°C water
• Brew Time: 24 hours
• Yield: 1.5L concentrate (from 2L total brew water)
Method:
1. Ensure all brewing vessels are clean and dry.
2. Weigh 250g of coffee (per origin if batching separately).
3. Grind coarse and sieve to remove fines for clarity.
4. Add coffee to vessel.
5. Bloom with 250ml at 93°C, folding gently for full saturation (60 seconds).
6. Add remaining cold water.
7. Leave to brew for 24 hours.
8. Filter through paper for a clean, crisp finish.
Full Drink Build
What you'll need:
• Glass: White wine
• Ice: Filtered cubes
• Garnish: Double Valencia orange slice
Build:
• 120ml Mirado cold brew (see cold brew base recipe)
• 30ml sparkling grape juice (or prosecco)
• 30ml sparkling water
Method:
Build over ice, stir lightly, and garnish generously with orange.
We'd love to hear how yours turns out. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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