Espresso Tonic

Espresso over ice and tonic water - bittersweet, sparkling and refreshing.

Method

Espresso

Typical volume

240 ml

Caffeine

130 mg

A reference figure for the drink, not a measurement of your cup.

Espresso Tonic preparation

Fill a 300ml glass with ice and pour 150ml of chilled tonic water over it.
Let the foam settle for 20 seconds.
Pull a double espresso (36g) and pour it slowly over the ice so it layers on the tonic.
Add an orange or grapefruit twist, and stir once before drinking.

Cold tonic and plenty of ice keep the layers apart. A fruit-forward washed light roast works best - dark roast turns muddy against the quinine.