Drinks · Espresso tonic
Cold · espresso base
Espresso tonic
Espresso poured over iced tonic: sparkling, fruity, surprising.
Which coffee
Fruity, lively base — Ethiopia, Kenya.
E.g. roasters: Coutume (FR) · Nomad Coffee (ES)
Base
1 espresso
Tonic
150 ml
Balance
1 coffee · 3–4 tonic
Difficulty
1/3
Steps
1Fill a glass with ice, add the tonic.
2Gently pour the espresso over the top.
3Serve without stirring (the layers are the charm).
Tips
- A fruity coffee (Ethiopia, Kenya) elevates the sparkling side.
- Pour the espresso slowly to keep the layers.
Variations
With citrus — A slice of lemon or orange.
The Coffee-Note take
The espresso tonic throws you at first, then you can't do without it: it's specialty coffee's alcohol-free cocktail.