The Easiest Coffee Mocktail To Sip On When You’re Craving Iced Coffee
While iced coffee serves more as a functional choice, coffee mocktails make room for creativity and an opportunity to use mixology techniques. The distinction is not just limited to flavour complexity but also in elevating the experience of enjoying high quality brewed coffee. A coffee mocktail enables mixologists to extend the scope of combinations – including fruits, herbs, spices, smoked salts and even varied sweeteners to build upon the bitter foundation. Drawing inspiration from cocktails, the coffee mocktail is also served in elegant glassware, utilises garnishes and appeals beyond just taste – as an experience.
Citrus Coffee Tonic Mocktail Recipe For One
Ingredients
- 60 ml chilled espresso
- 120 ml tonic water
- 15 ml freshly pressed orange juice
- 15 ml simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint sprig, for garnish
Method
- In an ice-filled highball glass, pour the chilled espresso, simple syrup and orange juice.
- Using a bar spoon, stir to combine the ingredients before topping up with tonic water.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and serve.
Key Tips To Make The Perfect Coffee Mocktail
- Ensure that all elements involved in making the mocktail – glassware, ingredients, bar tools – have been properly chilled before use, as a way to reduce the usage of ice and maintain consistent temperature.
- Fresh herbs like basil and rosemary also add complexity while mixing the beverage; additionally, experimenting with spices such as cardamom, smoked cayenne and cinnamon would also aid in elevating flavour.
- Garnish thoughtfully – use citrus wheels, edible flowers or even designer straws to enhance the visual appeal of the mocktail.
- High quality mixers (in this case, orange juice and tonic water) play a crucial role in impacting aroma and taste; so steer clear of synthetic flavours as much as possible.
