Cold Brew Coffee Tonic (Printer View)

Smooth cold brew meets tonic and bright orange zest for a fizzy summer beverage ready in minutes.

# Components:

→ Base

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

→ Garnish

03 - Zest of 1 orange (reserve an optional wedge)
04 - Ice cubes, as needed

# Method:

01 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes to chill.
02 - Divide the cold brew evenly and pour about 3.4 fl oz into each glass.
03 - Gently top each glass with about 3.4 fl oz chilled tonic water to preserve carbonation.
04 - Stir each glass once or twice with a spoon to marry the layers without flattening the tonic.
05 - Express the orange zest over the surface of each drink, drop the zest in, and add the optional orange wedge.
06 - Present immediately while cold and effervescent.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That unexpected twist of orange zest lifts the coffee in a way that feels like a secret only you and summer know about.
  • The effervescence of tonic turns every glass into an instant brunch-worthy treat with minimal effort.
02 -
  • Tossing in tonic too quickly will make it foam over and spill, and you’ll lose all that sparkle.
  • A little extra orange zest goes a long way—skip the bitter white pith and stick to the colorful part.
03 -
  • Making the cold brew a day ahead leaves it extra smooth and lets flavors mellow.
  • Squeezing just a drop of juice from the orange wedge right before sipping brings every flavor together.
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