An iced tonic espresso otherwise known as a café tónico, a refreshing drink made with coffee and tonic water.
It's super simple to make, and adding a splash of citrus with lime or orange juice balances any bitter notes and adds a natural sweetness. If you're skeptical, give this a try. One sip and you'll be hooked.
What You Need
- 1 double shot of your favourite espresso - we used our Feels Good Espresso
- A home espresso machine would work best, but you could use a Moka Pot to hack this recipe.
- 150ml tonic water.
- Ice cubes.
- 1 tablespoon of Orange juice or Lime juice for natural sweetness.
How To Make
- Start by filling a chilled glass with plenty of ice cubes leaving enough space for the tonic water, espresso, and lime/orange juice.
- Add the tonic water.
- Brew a double shot of espresso, timing it carefully for the best flavour, if you like let it cool on some ice for a minute.
- Then slowly add espresso, not too fast as the tonic fizzes quickly and might bubble over.
- Top with lime or orange juice. Feel free to use other citrus juices like lemon, or grapefruit instead of lime or orange juice.
- Stir gently and enjoy.
- Sip and savour your perfectly crafted Iced Espresso Tonic
For a layered effect, hold a spoon upside down over the glass and slowly pour the espresso onto it; just make sure to mix it before drinking to get the full flavour.
This recipe ensures you enjoy a refreshing iced espresso tonic every time, with the perfect mix of tonic water and rich espresso.