Jul 14 2026

Espresso Tonic Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Freshly brewed espresso, walnut bitters, tonic water.

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Ingredients

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Espresso

Bitters

Tonic Water

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    Using an espresso machine, brew a single shot of espresso. Pour it into a glass and set aside.

  2. 2

    Add Bitters

    Add 2 dashes of walnut bitters to the brewed espresso. Stir gently to combine the flavors.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Glass

    Fill a separate tall glass with ice cubes, approximately one cup.

  4. 4

    Combine with Tonic

    Pour 4 oz of tonic water over the ice in the tall glass.

  5. 5

    Finish the Drink

    Carefully pour the espresso mixture over the tonic water and ice. Avoid stirring to maintain the layered effect.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

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