Layered Espresso Tonic with Orange
Inspired by techniques from Serious Eats and NYT Cooking.
Chilled tonic water is poured over ice, a double espresso is floated slowly on top to make a dark layer, and an orange peel twist adds fragrance.
None of the 14 major EU allergens. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Method
- 1
Fill the glass. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the cold tonic.
- 2
Brew. Pull a double espresso into a small jug.
- 3
Layer. Pour the espresso very slowly over the back of a spoon so it floats; it will foam up.
- 4
Garnish. Twist the orange peel over the glass and drop it in.
- 5
Serve. Drink right away, stirred or layered.
Storage
Make to order; it goes flat within minutes. Cool leftovers in a shallow container and refrigerate within 2 hours (within 1 hour on a day above 32°C).
Equipment
- espresso machine or moka pot
- tall glass
- small jug
Nutrition per serving (estimated values)
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 58 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.6 g |
| of which sugars | 13.6 g |
| of which free sugars | 13.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| of which saturates | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.07 g |
Protein per 100 kcal
0.2 g High Protein needs ≥ 10 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values
