Espresso Tonic Recipe
A bright, bubbly Espresso Tonic made with chilled tonic water, freshly pulled espresso, ice and lime. This easy summer coffee drink is crisp, refreshing, lightly bitter and ready in minutes.
Servings: 1
Cost: $2
Equipment
- Tall glass
- Espresso machine or strong coffee method
Ingredients
- 6 ounces chilled tonic water
- 2 ounces freshly pulled espresso or 2 ounces strongly brewed coffee concentrate
- Ice
- 1 lime wedge optional
- 1 teaspoons simple syrup or honey syrup optional
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour the chilled tonic water over the ice.
- If using simple syrup or honey syrup, stir it into the tonic water.
- Slowly pour the espresso over the back of a spoon or gently down the side of the glass so it floats on top of the tonic.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Serve as-is for the layered look, or give it one gentle stir before sipping.
Notes
- Use a tonic water you enjoy drinking on its own since it’s one of the main flavors in the drink.
- Freshly pulled espresso gives the best flavor and the prettiest layered look.
- No espresso machine? Use strong coffee concentrate, moka pot coffee, AeroPress coffee or cold brew concentrate.
- Pour the espresso slowly to help it float over the tonic.
- Serve immediately so the drink stays cold and fizzy.
- For a citrus twist, swap the lime for grapefruit, orange or lemon.
- For a softer, slightly sweeter drink, add simple syrup, honey syrup or vanilla syrup.
- For a creamy variation, add a small splash of half-and-half or oat milk and stir gently.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg