Espresso Tonic

The Espresso Tonic is the summer, sparkling cousin of the Espresso Martini. Where the Espresso Martini is potent and intense, the Espresso Tonic is light, bubbly, and refreshing – perfect for warm days when you still want your coffee fix. With Nomuss Espresso Martini Mix, you can make it in seconds.

The rise of coffee in cocktails

Coffee and cocktails have become inextricably linked in recent years. What started with the Espresso Martini has grown into an entire category: Cold Brew Negronis, coffee-infused rum, and now the Espresso Tonic. This trend is driven by the third-wave coffee movement, which approaches coffee as a complex flavor product – just like wine or whiskey. The Espresso Tonic is its most accessible expression.

What makes the Espresso Tonic so special?

It's the combination of bitter and bitter that works surprisingly well. The bitterness of coffee and the quinine in tonic amplify each other, while the bubbles of the tonic make the coffee lighter and fresher. The result is a drink that is more invigorating than a cocktail, but more exciting than a simple cold brew.

Tips for the perfect Espresso Tonic

• Pour the tonic slowly — This is crucial. Pour the tonic along the rim of the glass to create a beautiful cascade effect where the coffee and tonic slowly mix.
• Use a tall glass — A highball or long drink glass works best. First, fill it with ice cubes.
• Choose the right tonic — A lightly bitter tonic like Fever-Tree Indian Tonic or Schweppes Premium works better than a sweet variant.
• Serve ice cold — Everything should be cold: the mix, the tonic, and the glass.

Variations

• Espresso Tonic with gin — Add 3 cl of gin for an alcoholic version with botanical depth.
• Espresso Tonic with vanilla — A drop of vanilla extract or vanilla syrup adds a sweet, warm note.
• Espresso Tonic with orange — An orange slice as a garnish provides a citrus accent that combines surprisingly well with coffee.

When do you drink an Espresso Tonic?

The Espresso Tonic is the ideal afternoon or early evening drink. Too late for coffee, too early for cocktails? This is your answer. Also popular as:

• Refreshing pick-me-up on a warm terrace
• Alcohol-free alternative that doesn't taste boring
• The perfect end to a lunch
• A light start to a cocktail evening

Why Nomuss Espresso Martini Mix?

The Nomuss Espresso Martini Mix delivers the rich, intense coffee flavor that an Espresso Tonic needs. The mix is made with real coffee extracts and has the perfect balance of bitterness and subtle sweetness. Just 5 cl of mix in a glass with ice, slowly pour in tonic – and you have a bar-worthy Espresso Tonic without an espresso machine.