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Alcohol-Free Espresso Tonic Spritz

Espresso and a bitter aperitif poured over tonic.

Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free

Ingredients

Method

  1. Ice the glass
  2. Pour 30 ml espresso into the glass
  3. Pour 15 ml non-alcoholic bitter aperitif into the glass
  4. Pour 120 ml tonic water into the glass
  5. Garnish

Tip

Pour the espresso slowly.

About the Alcohol-Free Espresso Tonic Spritz

The alcohol-free classic family. This is an alcohol-free take on a classic. Non-alcoholic spirits arrived in the mid-2010s (Seedlip, launched in 2015, is often called the first distilled one), and they let bartenders keep the shape and balance of the original. Keep the method the same as the classic and the result tastes surprisingly close.

Alcohol-Free Espresso Tonic Spritz FAQ

What's in an Alcohol-Free Espresso Tonic Spritz?

30 ml espresso, 15 ml non-alcoholic bitter aperitif, 120 ml tonic water, garnished with orange twist.

Does an Alcohol-Free Espresso Tonic Spritz contain alcohol?

No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.

Should I shake or stir an Alcohol-Free Espresso Tonic Spritz?

Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.

What glass do you serve an Alcohol-Free Espresso Tonic Spritz in?

A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.