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Espresso Tonic

The stunning coffee creation that broke the internet. Fresh espresso cascades through sparkling tonic water creating mesmerizing layers and an unexpectedly refreshing, bittersweet sip.

non-alcoholicEasy0
MethodBuildGlassHighball GlassIcecubedGarnishlemon or orange peel
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozespresso(freshly pulled double shot)
  • 4 oztonic water(premium quality chilled)
  • lemon or orange peelgarnish
Tools
espresso machinejigger
Instructions
  1. 1Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. 2Pour chilled tonic water over ice.
  3. 3Let espresso cool slightly for 30 seconds.
  4. 4Slowly pour espresso over the back of a spoon to layer.
  5. 5Garnish with a citrus peel.
  6. 6Stir gently before drinking.
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History & Origin

Created in 2007 at a staff party in Oslo by baristas who would later found Koppi Roasters in Helsingborg, Sweden.

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