Cold Brew Coffee Tonic (Printable)

Chilled cold brew paired with tonic and zesty orange for a fizzy, refreshing summer sipper.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • This drink secretly delivers the pick-me-up of coffee with the breezy sparkle of a summer cocktail, minus the buzz.
  • It became my go-to midday treat because it feels surprisingly fancy yet takes almost no effort.
02 -
  • I once made the mistake of pouring tonic too quickly—half my glass foamed straight onto the counter, so now I always add it gently.
  • Switching to a really good quality tonic totally transformed the whole drink from so-so to something I crave all summer.
03 -
  • Stir with a gentle hand to keep the tonic lively and avoid losing bubbles.
  • Fresh zest, applied right over the glass, makes every sip smell like a summer day—never skip this step.
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