Cold Brew Coffee Tonic (Printable Version)

Smooth cold brew, tonic water, and orange zest combine into a bright, sparkling summer drink served over ice in minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 200 ml cold brew coffee, chilled
02 - 200 ml tonic water, chilled

→ Garnish

03 - Zest of 1 orange (plus a wedge, optional)
04 - Ice cubes

# How To Make:

01 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Pour 100 ml cold brew coffee into each glass.
03 - Gently top each glass with 100 ml tonic water.
04 - Stir carefully to blend.
05 - Garnish with fresh orange zest and an optional orange wedge.
06 - Serve immediately while cold and sparkling.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels fancy yet takes less than five minutes, so you can impress yourself (or guests) on a whim.
  • The combination of citrus, coffee, and bubbles is a revelation—refreshing and slightly mysterious in the best way.
02 -
  • If you add the tonic too quickly, it will fizz over and leave you with a sticky mess (ask me how I know).
  • I once tried a dull, flavorless tonic—never again, because the drink is flat without a good one.
03 -
  • Pour the tonic slowly down the inside of the glass to keep the bubbles lively.
  • A little orange zest goes a long way—overdoing it can overwhelm the other flavors instead of brightening them.
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