Espresso Tonic Recipe

Espresso with Tonic Water is a cold bubbly coffee drink with a bittersweet yet zesty and refreshing flavor that will quickly become your go-to drink of summer! Simple to make and even easier to drink!

Espresso and Tonic: An Unlikely But Delicious Duo

This Espresso with Tonic Water will have you pushing your favorite iced coffees to the back burner after the first sip! This unlikely but delicious duo has a sweet, slightly bitter flavor profile with a citrus flare from a squeeze of fresh lemon, lime, or orange juice!

However, this coffee mocktail is quick and simple to customize no matter how you prefer your cup of caffeine. This light and easy coffee drink is the perfect midday pick-me-up or after-dinner sipper as you visit with friends and family!

What Is An Espresso Tonic?

An Espresso Tonic is a simple chilled coffee drink that’s made with espresso and tonic water. It’s served over ice in layers and can be topped with a squeeze of lime or lemon juice.

What You’ll Need To Make A Tonic Espresso

• Espresso
• Tonic
• Ice
• Lime Or Lemon Juice

As you can see, all that’s needed are simple and minimal ingredients to create this fun yet delicious coffee drink! An espresso machine is the easiest way to make this Espresso Tonic. However, a Nespresso will also work too.

You can also just use a bold roast in a French press or cold brew concentrate. Instant espresso is also a great option if you’re really in a pinch!

For a perfectly chilled Espresso Tonic, be sure to brew the espresso ahead of time and allow it to chill in the fridge before serving.

Substitutions & Variations

• Decaf Option – Use decaf espresso or a decaf cold brew option to make a Decaf Espresso Tonic.
• Flavored Syrups – Feel free to use your favorite flavored coffee syrups to mix up an Espresso Tonic that you’ll love! Vanilla or caramel would both be delicious flavors for an Espresso Tonic variation!
• Fruity Espresso Tonic – Use flavored syrups such as Orange Simple Syrup or Raspberry Simple Syrup to create a fruity twist on this Espresso Tonic!
• Sweetener – For a sweeter Espresso Tonic, add liquid sweeteners such as Simple Syrup, maple syrup, or agave to taste.
• Alcohol – Add a splash of vodka, whisky, gin, or Kahlua for an easy Espresso Tonic Cocktail.

How To Make An Espresso And Tonic

1. Add ice to a tall glass and pour in the tonic.
2. Top with a double shot of espresso.
3. Squeeze in a bit of lime or lemon juice if you’d like. Then garnish with a lemon or lime wedge or whipped cream.

Ways To Serve Espresso Tonic

An Espresso Tonic can be served as a layered drink, or you can gently stir before serving if you’d like. Just be careful not to stir over, or the tonic water will lose some of its carbonation.

Espresso Tonic is also best enjoyed ice cold! Therefore, serve it with chilled ingredients over ice.

More Espresso Recipes:

• Starbucks Copycat Caramel Macchiato – Save your money and make this right at home!
• Cafe Con Miel – Delicious Spanish coffee with honey!
• Shaken Brown Sugar Espresso – Made with 3 ingredients and then topped with cinnamon!
• Breve Latte – A 5-minute recipe that’s made with just espresso and half & half!
• Caffe Shakerato – The perfect alternative to a non alcoholic espresso martini!