Island Breeze Coffee Tonic

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A lively blend of espresso and tonic water with a subtle sweet touch, inspired by tropical island flavors. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together Freshly brewed espresso, Tonic water, Vanilla syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 3 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a rocks glass with large clear ice cubes to the top.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz freshly brewed and cooled espresso over the ice.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/2 oz vanilla syrup and stir gently for 10 seconds to combine.
  4. Step 4: Slowly top with 4 oz tonic water to maintain effervescence.
  5. Step 5: Express a wide lime twist over the glass surface to release oils, then place it on the rim as garnish.

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