Spiced Espresso and Tonic

Espresso and Tonic is a drink that has been appearing on coffee shop menus around the world ever since Swedish coffee roaster, Koppi, stumbled on the tasty combination in 2007. Requiring nothing more than pouring a shot of chilled espresso over a glass of tonic, it may seem like an unusual pairing, but it absolutely works. Espresso and tonic are both bitter, the citrusy elements of tonic pair nicely with the brighter elements of espresso, and anything with bubbles is instantly refreshing.

We like to take the basic Espresso and Tonic formula one step further by adding Seedlip Spice 94—a non-alcoholic spirit with notes of allspice, cardamom, and citrus—and our intensely flavored Aromatic bitters. The result is a bright, refreshing pick-me-up with intriguing notes of spice and ginger.

Spiced Espresso and Tonic (Non-Alcoholic)

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Category

Non-Alcoholic Cocktail / Mocktail Recipes

Calories

40

Bitter and refreshing, we spice up the Espresso and Tonic for a tasty pick-me-up.

Ingredients

• 2 oz chilled espresso (or cold brew concentrate)

• 1 ½ oz Seedlip Spice 94

• 4 dashes All The Bitter Aromatic bitters

• 3 ounces tonic water (to top)

Directions

1. Add espresso, Seedlip, and bitters to a highball glass.

2. Fill glass with ice and stir briefly.

3. Top with tonic water, give a quick stir to incorporate, and optionally garnish with a lime wedge.

Recipe Note

WHAT TYPE OF COFFEE TO USE?
An Espresso Tonic calls for espresso, of course, but for convenience you can use cold brew concentrate. We really like the premium cold brew concentrate from Explorer, which is offered at 4 different caffeine levels. Whatever you do, just don't use regular drip coffee in cocktails! It's not going to be strong enough to stand up to the other flavors.

MORE COFFEE MOCKTAILS
If you prefer a bit of caffeine in your zero proof libations, check out our non-alcoholic Espresso Martini made with NA rum and amaro, or the Get Up Get Down with Three Spirit Nightcap.