Citron Espresso TonicUpdated 2 hours ago

Enjoy this intensely refreshing espresso tonic at home! This recipe combines orange blossom simple syrup, tonic water, espresso, and a candied orange peel garnish to make the perfect spring drink.

Ingredients

• Syrup Ingredients (~3 Cups)
  • 300g white sugar
  • 300g hot water
  • 150g orange blossom water
• Garnish Ingredients
  • 1 slice candied orange peel
• Drink Ingredients
  • Double shot espresso (~36 grams)
  • 15g Orange Blossom Syrup
  • 150ml tonic water
  • Ice
  • Garnish

Directions

• Syrup Directions
  1. Combine sugar and hot water, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved
  2. Add orange blossom water and stir to combine
  3. Let cool to room temperature
  4. Transfer to sealed container and store under refrigeration until ready to use
• Drink Directions
  1. Add prepared syrup to an empty 12oz glass
  2. Top with tonic water and stir gently to combine
  3. Add ice until cup is nearly full
  4. Slowly top with espresso (combining too quickly will cause the drink to foam and overflow)
  5. Garnish
  6. Enjoy!