Cold Brew Tonic with Orange (Print)

Fizzy cold brew meets tonic and orange zest for a refreshing summer drink, ready in minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ 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

# Instructions:

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.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • This feels like a secret barista trick for turning any afternoon into an occasion.
  • No fancy tools or syrups just a pinch of zest for vibrant contrast made it a quick favorite at home.
02 -
  • Stirring too vigorously will flatten the tonic leaving you with a dull drink.
  • The right orange zest makes all the difference—I learned to use a light touch for big flavor without bitterness.
03 -
  • When zesting, avoid digging down to the white pith since it adds unwanted bitterness.
  • Tonic loses its sparkle fast, so never pour ahead—wait until guests have their glasses ready.
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