Espresso and Coffee Tonic Drinks


Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Category: Coffee, Beverages, Brunch

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Drink Variations

Iced Espresso & Tonic

Ingredients

  • Ice (about 6 cubes)
  • 1 large espresso shot
  • 4–6 oz tonic water, chilled
  • Fresh mint leaves, lightly clapped
  • Straw

Instructions

  1. Fill an 8-ounce glass with ice.
  2. Brew a large espresso shot directly over the ice.
  3. Top with chilled tonic water.
  4. Gently clap mint leaves between your hands to release the aroma and garnish the drink.
  5. Add a straw and serve.


Brown Sugar Iced Espresso Latte

Ingredients

  • 1–2 teaspoons brown sugar, to taste
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla syrup
  • 6 ice cubes
  • 1 large espresso shot
  • 3–4 oz cold frothed milk

Instructions

  1. Add brown sugar and optional vanilla to the bottom of an 8-ounce glass or mug.
  2. Add ice.
  3. Brew espresso directly over the sugar and ice.
  4. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  5. Top with cold frothed milk and serve.


Brown Sugar Flat White

Ingredients

  • 1–2 teaspoons brown sugar, to taste
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla syrup
  • 1 large espresso shot
  • 3–4 oz steamed or frothed milk
  • Ground cinnamon, for topping

Instructions

  1. Add brown sugar and optional vanilla to the bottom of an 8-ounce mug.
  2. Brew espresso directly over the sugar and stir until dissolved.
  3. Add frothed milk.
  4. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon before serving.


Coffee & Tonic

Glass: Collins (12 oz)

Ingredients

  • Ice
  • 6 oz premium tonic water, well chilled
  • 1 large espresso shot, chilled
  • Orange twist
  • Straw

Instructions

  1. Fill a Collins glass completely with ice.
  2. Pour in the tonic water.
  3. Slowly float the chilled espresso over the back of a bar spoon to create distinct layers.
  4. Express the oils from an orange twist over the drink and place it on top.
  5. Add a straw and serve.

Notes

  • Chilling the espresso helps maintain the layered appearance.
  • A clear straw highlights the layered presentation.
  • Stir with the straw before drinking for a fully combined flavor, or sip through the layers for an evolving coffee experience.


Cold Brew, Tonic & Oat Milk

Glass: Collins (12 oz)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup oat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup or simple syrup
  • Ice
  • 4 oz tonic water, chilled
  • 4 oz cold brew coffee
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur or spirit of choice, optional
  • Orange twist, for garnish
  • Straw

Instructions

  1. Froth the oat milk with the vanilla syrup until thick and foamy. A handheld frother works best, or shake vigorously in a sealed jar.
  2. Fill a Collins glass completely with ice.
  3. Pour in the tonic water.
  4. Slowly pour the cold brew over the back of a bar spoon to create a layered effect.
  5. Add coffee liqueur or spirit, if using.
  6. Spoon the oat milk foam over the top.
  7. Express the oils from an orange twist over the drink and place it on top as a garnish.
  8. Add a straw and serve. Stir before drinking to combine flavors.

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Jessica’s Notes

Variations:

  • Replace brown sugar with maple syrup, honey syrup, or cinnamon syrup.
  • Add orange bitters to tonic drinks for a more complex citrus flavor.
  • Substitute oat milk, almond milk, or whole milk for the frothed milk.
  • Add a splash of bourbon, dark rum, vodka, or coffee liqueur for an adult brunch version.
  • Use flavored tonic water, such as citrus or elderflower, for seasonal variations.

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