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An interesting combo of flavors in this coffee and tonic water combo!
When we first read about this combination of coffee and tonic on Tasting Table, we thought it sounded so crazy that we just had to try it, especially when we found out it is a trend that is sweeping the coffee houses in San Francisco. The combination of bubbly tonic and the bitter espresso combine to make a drink that is complex and surprisingly refreshing.
What Ingredients are Needed for the Cafe Tonic?
- coffee
- tonic water
- simple syrup
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It also makes a cool layered drink that is visually appealing!
Enjoy!
The Coffee Tonic
A new trend in coffee - the cafe tonic is an interesting combination of espresso and tonic water.
Ingredients
- 6 oz tonic water
- Simple Syrup to taste
- 2 oz espresso
Instructions
Add ice cubes and tonic water into a glass. Slowly pour the espresso over the ice and tonic, allowing the tonic to mix the espresso and make a creamy bitter layer on top.
Gently stir to mix and if needed add a dash of simple syrup to make it a bit sweeter.
Notes
We recommend Fever Tree tonic water, which tastes really good!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 59Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 28mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 15gProtein: 0g
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I haven’t heard of this before but I do love coffee… Helpful video too!
We hadn’t hard of it at all until we saw it about 2 weeks ago. We thought it sounded crazy but it was actually pretty good. Plus it looks awesome!
This actually looks really good! I’ve noticed that lots of fancier coffee shops give you a glass of sparkling water when you order an espresso, which is a great palette cleanser, but I’ve never thought to combine them. Definitely will have to give this a try!
Its definitely worth a try, especially if you have good tonic water like the Fever Tree.
I’m not a coffee drinker, but I’d like to try this with some honey. Yum.
this looks so cool!! this is a new trend in SF? Haven’t heard of it yet, but thanks for the introduction 🙂
Glad you enjoyed reading it. We actually heard about it on a SF blog and then later on Tasting Table where they talked about it being a big trend out in the Bay area.
Very very interesting!!
I am a coffeeholic, but not sure what simple syrup is.
Simple syrup is an easy mix of sugar and water. You take it to a simmer on the stove, and then let it cool! Boom, simple syrup. Great for coffee drinks, cocktails and lemonades!