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Espresso Tonic
A bright, bubbly Italian-inspired pick-me-up that pairs chilled espresso with tonic water and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in under 5 minutes with zero cooking.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 5

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Fill a glass with ice cubes.
Step 2
Pour chilled espresso over the ice, then top with tonic water.
Step 3
Squeeze the lemon wedge over the top and stir gently to combine.
Step 4
Serve immediately while bubbles are still active.
Tools you’ll need
- glass
- spoon
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