Over the last couple of years, espresso tonics have become my favorite drink to order at coffee shops. It helps that not that many coffee shops offer them, so you know that if you see one on the menu it’s gonna be good. But I digress. If you have the ability to make espresso at home, they’re ridiculously easy to make. So let’s do it!
What is espresso tonic?
In its simplest form, espresso tonic is espresso and tonic water over ice. It’s refreshing and fizzy. If you’re into seltzer, you’ll probably enjoy it. While espresso tonic is lovely on its own, I love a fruity upgrade, so I’m a fan of adding a little bit of syrup or jam for flavor. That’s totally optional for espresso tonics in general, but very necessary for this recipe.
What about the jam?
For this recipe, I used homemade pineapple and passion fruit jam. It’s absolutely delicious and I highly recommend making a batch for yourself. If you’d prefer store-bought, though, no worries! Bonne Maman makes pineapple passion fruit preserves that you can totally use here.
Let’s talk ratio.
The standard ratio for an espresso tonic is one part espresso to three or four parts tonic water. This basically comes out to three or four ounces of tonic water and one ounce of espresso. But this is highly subjective, so feel free to tweak it. In this recipe, I opted for five ounces of tonic and a double shot of espresso, which is two ounces. I also add the juice of half a lime. For me, this is prefect, but your ideal ratio might be a little different.
Pineapple Passion Fruit Espresso Tonic
Equipment
- Espresso maker/machine
Ingredients
- 2 shots Espresso
- 5 oz Tonic water (I like the light version, but sue your tonic of choice)
- 2 tsp Pineapple passion fruit jam
- 1/2 Lime
Optional garnishes
- 1 Thin strip of lime peel
Instructions
- Add 2 tsp of pineapple passion fruit jam to a cup. Then add ice, a double shot of espresso, and 5 oz of tonic water. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime, and stir with a spoon. Garnish with a thin strip of lime peel if you'd like, then enjoy!
If you make this pineapple passion fruit espresso tonic, I hope you love it! To me, it tastes like the peak of summer. Vacation in a glass. I’m a little bit late posting it (whoops), but if you ask me, it’s the perfect way to say goodbye to summer. Let me know what you think in the comments or on Instagram!
Looking for more coffee recipes? Give this maraschino cappuccino a try. It’s to die for. How about more passion fruit recipes? We’re in a heat wave here in LA, so this passion fruit and jasmine sorbet is top of mind.
