The refreshing summer drink you didn't know you needed. Coffee meets tonic water for a surprisingly delicious, effervescent treat.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (6g) Shyne Coffee
- 2 oz Hot water
- 6 oz Tonic waterHigh quality recommended
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- For garnish Orange sliceOptional
~30 calories per serving
Instructions
- 1
Dissolve coffee in hot water to create a concentrated shot. Let cool.
- 2
Fill a glass with ice.
- 3
Pour tonic water over the ice.
- 4
Slowly pour the coffee over the tonic for a layered effect.
Pro tip: The cascading effect is beautiful to watch!
- 5
Add an orange slice garnish and enjoy immediately.
The Unexpected Summer Sensation
Coffee and tonic water sounds strange until you try it. The bitterness of tonic complements coffee's flavor while the carbonation creates a refreshing, almost cocktail-like experience.
Why It Works
Both coffee and tonic water have bitter compounds that play off each other. The quinine in tonic water and the caffeine in coffee create a complex, adult flavor profile that's surprisingly refreshing.
The Visual Magic
When you pour coffee over tonic, it cascades through the bubbles creating a beautiful swirling effect. Serve it immediately to enjoy the full visual experience.
Choosing Your Tonic
Quality matters here:
- Premium tonic: Fever-Tree, Q Tonic create smoother drinks
- Light tonic: Less sugar, lets coffee shine
- Flavored tonic: Elderflower or citrus adds complexity
The Orange Slice
That optional orange garnish isn't just decorativeācitrus brings out coffee's fruity notes and adds a fresh aroma to each sip.
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