Description
A refreshing blend of cold brew coffee, bright orange juice, and bubbly tonic water.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces cold brew coffee concentrate
- 4 ounces tonic water, chilled
- 2 ounces fresh orange juice, strained
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices, for garnish
- Optional: Simple syrup or agave nectar, to taste
- Optional: Orange zest, for garnish
- Optional: A splash of orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
Instructions
- Chill Your Ingredients: Ensure tonic water and orange juice are well-chilled. Consider chilling your serving glass.
- Prepare the Orange Juice: Use freshly squeezed orange juice and strain it to remove pulp.
- Measure the Cold Brew Concentrate: Measure 6 ounces of cold brew coffee concentrate. Adjust to preference based on strength.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a tall glass filled with ice cubes, pour in the cold brew coffee concentrate, then add the strained orange juice.
- Top with Tonic Water: Gently pour the chilled tonic water over the coffee and orange juice.
- Stir Gently: Use a long spoon or stirrer to gently combine the ingredients. Avoid over-stirring.
- Taste and Adjust (if needed): Taste and add simple syrup or agave nectar to sweeten, or more orange juice for a stronger orange flavor.
- Garnish: Garnish with a fresh orange slice and/or orange zest.
- Optional: Add a Splash of Orange Liqueur: Add about 1/2 ounce of orange liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Marnier).
- Serve Immediately: Serve the Cold Brew Orange Tonic immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Experiment with different types of tonic water.
- To make a batch, multiply ingredients and combine cold brew, orange juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher. Add tonic water and ice just before serving.
- Get creative with other flavors like rosemary, thyme, vanilla extract, cinnamon, or nutmeg.
- Strong brewed coffee can be used instead of cold brew concentrate.
- Omit orange liqueur for a mocktail version.
- Use a beautiful glass, add a colorful straw, and garnish generously for presentation.
- Infuse the orange juice with orange zest for a more intense orange flavor.
- Freeze orange juice into ice cubes to prevent dilution.
- Experiment with garnishes like edible flowers, fresh herbs, or candied ginger.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes