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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
Espresso Tonic
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Fill a glass with ice cubes.

  2. Step 2

    Pour chilled espresso over the ice, then top with tonic water.

  3. Step 3

    Squeeze the lemon wedge over the top and stir gently to combine.

  4. Step 4

    Serve immediately while bubbles are still active.

Tools you’ll need

  • glass
  • spoon

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