This Cold Brew Orange Tonic Is a Big Deal
This Cold Brew Orange Tonic is a big deal. It has a pleasant, lemony taste and is just the right amount of refreshing.
Great for hot days when you want something more fun than standard iced coffee.
The strong cold brew, fizzy tonic, and dash of fresh orange juice are a chef’s kiss—so wonderful! It looks nice, but it’s very simple to construct.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of cold brew coffee that is robust and smooth
- ½ cup of chilled tonic water
- ¼ cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
- Cubes of ice
- Orange wedges for decoration
Equipment
- Long glass
- Spoon (to stir gently)
- A citrus juicer (or just squeeze it by hand)
- Cup for measuring
Instructions
- Get your glass and put ice cubes in it. This keeps things nice and cool.
- Pour the fresh orange juice over the ice slowly. This gives it a pleasant, lemony basis.
- Pour in the cold tonic water slowly. It will start to bubble and fizz, which is so gratifying!
- Now, slowly pour the cold brew over the top. It should float on the tonic and make a wonderful layered look.
- Use a spoon to gently mix, just enough to make a swirl. Put a slice of orange on the edge to finish it off.
Tips & Suggestions
- Use cold brew that is of good quality; the smoother it is, the better!
- Bottled orange juice just isn’t the same as fresh orange juice.
- Pour the tonic slowly to keep it bubbly.
- Be careful when you stir so the layers stay lovely.
- Serve right away for the greatest taste!
Variations
- If you don’t like bitter drinks, you can use sparkling water instead of tonic water.
- For a sweeter version, add a little vanilla syrup.
- For a tart variation, use grapefruit juice instead of orange juice.
- Want it even stronger? Instead of cold brew, use espresso.
This cocktail tastes best when it’s fresh; the tonic loses its sparkle over time. If you have to get ready ahead of time, keep the parts separate and mix them when you’re ready!
Conclusion
Time to sip and enjoy!
That’s it! A coffee drink that looks elegant but is quite easy to create. The mix of sweet, bitter, and fizzy flavors is so refreshing that you’ll want to make it all summer. Give it a try and tell me in the comments how it went or if you made any changes. Enjoy your drink! ☕🍊✨