Espresso Tonic

Name: Espresso Tonic
Ingredients: 4 ounces tonic water, chilled; 1 shot (1 ounce) freshly brewed espresso; Ice cubes; Lemon or orange peel (for garnish, optional); Simple syrup (optional, to taste)

A modern coffee mocktail that pairs the bitterness of espresso with the crisp sweetness and fizz of tonic water. Served over ice and often garnished with a twist of citrus, an espresso tonic is refreshing, lightly sweet, and has a beautiful layered look when prepared correctly.

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Ingredients

☕4 ounces tonic water, chilled
☕1 shot (1 ounce) freshly brewed espresso
☕Ice cubes
☕Lemon or orange peel (for garnish, optional)
☕Simple syrup (optional, to taste)

Instructions

1Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in the chilled tonic water.
2Brew a fresh shot of espresso. If you prefer a slightly sweeter drink, you can stir a teaspoon of simple syrup into the tonic before adding espresso.
3Slowly pour the hot espresso over the tonic water and ice. Pouring gently will help maintain a layered effect (espresso floating over tonic).
4Garnish with a twist of lemon or orange peel if desired, gently expressing the citrus oils over the drink. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.
5Stir gently before drinking to mix the flavors. Enjoy the bright, fizzy, and bitter combination.

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