Espresso Tonic Recipe
Espresso tonic is delightful on a hot summer day. Besides being a simple beverage that can be whipped up in 5 minutes, espresso tonics are also refreshing. To make a simple espresso tonic, follow these simple steps:
Ingredients
- 30 g shot of espresso
- 150 ml Indian tonic
- 100 ml Ice
Optional
- 1 piece Lime wedge
- 1 tsp ginger syrup
Instructions
- Make a shot of espresso with your espresso maker and set it aside.
- Let the espresso cool for a while, and get the coffee cup ready.
- Fill up the coffee glass with a few ice cubes.
- (Optional) Squeeze some lime or lemon juice into the ice cubes.
- Pour the tonic water and optionally ginger syrup into the ice cubes.
- Strain the cooled espresso over the tonic water to form a top layer.
- Garnish with a slice of lime or lemon wedge, and enjoy your tasty espresso tonic!
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Notes
- Use Indian tonic water. London-style tonic is sweet, it will be very different.
- You need to use a proper espresso machine for this drink. Other methods of making espresso are not as good here.