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.
- 2 ozespresso(freshly pulled double shot)
- 4 oztonic water(premium quality chilled)
- lemon or orange peelgarnish
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The Espresso Tonic was reportedly created in 2007 at a staff gathering at what would become Koppi Roasters in Helsingborg, Sweden, when baristas poured a shot of espresso over tonic water and discovered the combination was unexpectedly delicious. The high acidity and effervescence of tonic water amplified the espresso's fruity, floral notes — particularly in the light-roast specialty coffee style that Scandinavian roasters were championing during this period — while the quinine's bitterness harmonized naturally with the coffee's own bitter character. The drink spread rapidly through the specialty coffee community, becoming a signature summer offering at third-wave coffee shops worldwide by the early 2010s. Its visual appeal — a dark espresso cloud descending through clear sparkling tonic — contributed to its social media popularity.
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