Cold Brew Tonic Orange Zest (Printable)

Smooth cold brew and tonic brightened with orange zest for a sparkling, vegan summer drink.

# 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 make it:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • No barista skills required—it's as easy as pouring a drink for a friend.
  • You'll keep coming back for the way the orange zest wakes up both the coffee and your senses.
02 -
  • If you pour the tonic too quickly, you'll lose that frothy sparkle; slow and steady wins this race.
  • When I started zesting the orange right over the glass, I realized how much more flavor and aroma it adds—never skip this tiny extra step.
03 -
  • Always zest your citrus directly over each glass for maximum aroma and flavor—it makes all the difference.
  • If your cold brew seems too strong, add a splash of cold filtered water before mixing to smooth it out.
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