Cold Brew Coffee Tonic (Printable)

Sparkling cold brew with tonic and fresh orange zest—vibrant, chilled, and ready in five minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 6.8 fl oz cold brew coffee, chilled
02 - 6.8 fl oz tonic water, chilled

→ Garnish

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes until about three-quarters full to ensure the drink stays chilled.
02 - Divide the chilled cold brew evenly and pour approximately 3.4 fl oz into each glass.
03 - Gently pour about 3.4 fl oz chilled tonic water into each glass, pouring slowly over the back of a spoon if you prefer to retain effervescence.
04 - Stir each glass once or twice with a spoon using a gentle lifting motion to marry the liquids without dissipating the carbonation.
05 - Express orange zest over each glass to release essential oils, then drop the zest in and add an orange wedge if desired.
06 - Present the drinks at once while cold and effervescent for optimal contrast between the coffee and tonic.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You’ll feel like you’re sipping a secret summer mocktail that recharges and refreshes in a single glass.
  • The fizz of tonic and the bright hit of orange zest transform everyday cold brew into something you’ll daydream about.
02 -
  • Pouring tonic too fast knocks out the bubbles and leaves your drink flat and lackluster.
  • Zesting the orange over the glass makes all the difference—do it last for a hit of fresh flavor.
03 -
  • I once forgot to chill the tonic, and room temperature ruined the whole vibe—cold ingredients are everything here.
  • Add your garnish at the very last second for the most vibrant aroma and color.
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