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Espresso Tonic
Fresh espresso floated over ice-cold tonic. Bitter, bubbly and surprisingly refreshing — a café favorite with zero alcohol.
- Time
- 3 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Method
- Layered
- Glass
- Highball glass
Ingredients
Servings
- Tonic water4 oz
- Espresso — freshly brewed, slightly cooled1 ½ oz
Garnish: Orange twist (1)
How to make it
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice and add the tonic.
- 2
Slowly pour the espresso over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.
Bar gear
Equipment for this drink
Tools you'll need
- Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
- JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
- Y-peelerCuts wide citrus peels for twists and expressed oils with no bitter pith.
Recommended glassware
- Highball glassTall and straight for long, fizzy mixed drinks over ice.
No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →
Recipe source: Widely published standard specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.
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