Cold Brew Tonic Orange Zest (Printable format)

Smooth cold brew topped with tonic and zesty orange for a light, sparkling summer drink—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

# Directions:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The secret here is how those orange oils completely brighten up the coffee and make a tonic water sing.
  • It’s fast enough for unexpected guests but feels like you prepped a signature brunch cocktail.
02 -
  • If you stir too roughly, you’ll lose the precious fizz that makes this drink sparkle.
  • One day, subbing in lemon zest gave the whole drink a floral kick—don’t be afraid to riff with citrus.
03 -
  • Only add tonic at the very end—waiting ensures you keep every bubble.
  • The aroma from the zest is strongest when freshly grated right over the glass before serving.
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