Cold Brew Coffee Tonic Orange (Printable version)

Smooth cold brew meets tonic and fresh orange zest for a bright, chilled beverage ready in minutes.

# 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 Prepare:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • It’s the kind of pick-me-up that feels like a secret summer ritual.
  • Every sip is crisp, cool, and just a bit sophisticated without any fuss.
02 -
  • If your cold brew isn’t properly chilled, the ice melts too quickly and waters everything down.
  • Discovering that tonic poured too fast makes it foam over—slow and steady keeps things neat and sparkly.
03 -
  • If you want extra orange flavor, gently twist the zest over the drink to release more oils before dropping it in.
  • Pour the tonic down a spoon or the inside edge of the glass for minimal foam and maximal fizz.
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