Cold Brew Coffee Tonic (Printable)

Smooth cold brew with tonic and fresh orange zest for a bright, effervescent drink over ice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 200 ml cold brew coffee, chilled
02 - 200 ml tonic water, chilled

→ Garnish

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Pour 100 ml cold brew coffee into each glass.
03 - Gently top each glass with 100 ml tonic water.
04 - Stir carefully to blend.
05 - Garnish with fresh orange zest and an optional orange wedge.
06 - Serve immediately while cold and sparkling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It’s a cafe-level treat you can whip up in under five minutes—no barista skills required.
  • Each sip surprises you with sunny citrus and sparkling coolness—guaranteed to impress brunch guests or perk up your afternoon.
02 -
  • Once, I tried using regular brewed coffee and ended up with a limp, watered-down version—always use proper cold brew for punchy flavor.
  • Swapping tonic water brands changed everything; a floral, less bitter tonic makes a world of difference.
03 -
  • Always build the drink over ice—tonic poured first can foam over and lose bubbles.
  • Double-strain your cold brew to guarantee zero grit in the glass.
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