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Passion Fruit Espresso Tonic Recipe in glass mug with ice and straw on café counter

Passion Fruit Espresso Tonic Recipe

A sparkling iced drink with espresso, passion fruit pulp, and tonic water, ready in under 5 minutes with no cooking required.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Calories: 65
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 60 ml double espresso shot freshly pulled, cooled 2-3 minutes
  • 2 tbsp passion fruit pulp from 1 to 2 fresh passion fruits, or frozen and thawed
  • 120 ml dry tonic water chilled, such as Fever-Tree Indian Tonic
  • 1 to 2 tsp simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 cup ice large cubes preferred

Method
 

  1. Pull a double espresso shot (60 ml) and set it aside to cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Scoop the passion fruit pulp from 1 to 2 fresh fruits and stir briefly to loosen it.
  3. Fill a tall highball glass with large ice cubes to about three-quarters full.
  4. Pour the chilled tonic water over the ice and add the simple syrup. Stir gently once to combine.
  5. Spoon the passion fruit pulp directly into the glass and let it sink through the tonic naturally.
  6. Hold a bar spoon just above the surface of the tonic and pour the cooled espresso slowly over the back of the spoon so it layers on top.
  7. Serve immediately with a wide straw and stir before drinking to combine all the layers.

Notes

If your passion fruit pulp is very tart, add a second teaspoon of simple syrup and taste again before pouring the espresso. The balance between acid and bitterness is what makes or breaks this drink.