Espresso Tonic
Fresh espresso floated over tonic and ice. A bitter, refreshing coffee drink.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 120 ml Tonic water
- 30 ml Espresso
- Orange peel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 120 ml tonic water into the glass
- Top with 30 ml espresso
- Garnish
Tip
Pour the espresso slowly so it floats.
About the Espresso Tonic
The coffee family. Coffee and spirits have long been paired across Europe, from the Spanish carajillo to the Italian caffè corretto. Irish Coffee was created at Foynes in Ireland in the early 1940s, and the Espresso Martini in London in the 1980s. These drinks belong to the after-dinner tradition.
Espresso Tonic FAQ
What's in an Espresso Tonic?
120 ml tonic water, 30 ml espresso, garnished with orange peel.
Does an Espresso Tonic contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir an Espresso Tonic?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve an Espresso Tonic in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
