Name: Espresso & Tonic with Salted Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 5-6 oz tonic water, I used Q Tonic; 2 oz espresso (double shot), I used Red Bay Coffee’s Carver’s Dream; 3/4oz- 1 oz salted & sweetened lightly whipped cream; optional: candied orange peel

Description

A bubbly coffee drink that hits the spot for an afternoon pick-me-up both effervescent, bitter, sweet and creamy.

Ingredients

Scale

5–6 oz tonic water, I used Q Tonic
2 oz espresso (double shot), I used Red Bay Coffee’s Carver’s Dream
3/4oz– 1 oz salted & sweetened lightly whipped cream
optional: candied orange peel

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Instructions

Add tonic water to a glass filled with ice.
Add Espresso over top.
Slowly pour in whipped cream.
Garnish with orange candy peel.

Notes

Fresh espresso is best, but you can use coffee from a mocha pot or even cold brew. Use what you have!

I used a small amount of Luxardo cherry syrup in the glass one time and it was a great addition. Add a tsp of your favorite flavored syrup if you’d like!