Cold Brew Coffee Tonic (Printable)

Vibrant cold brew and tonic with fresh orange zest—chilled, fizzy, and ready in minutes for summer sipping.

# 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

# Method:

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 -
  • The zing from tonic water and orange turns basic cold brew into a drink with serious café vibes.
  • No fancy gear or complicated steps—just pure refreshment that surprises every time.
02 -
  • If you add tonic water too quickly, it can foam over and spill everywhere—trust me, go slow.
  • Switching from bottled to fresh orange zest made the aroma so much livelier—that was a game changer.
03 -
  • Pour tonic along the side of the glass instead of center to control foaming.
  • A dash of grapefruit zest instead of orange brings a whole new level of brightness.
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