Cold-brew citrus tonic

Coffee, citrus and tonic are bitter and bright. The glass should not read as leftover iced coffee.

This is the no-alcohol pour. Serve it in the same glass as the cocktail.

Do not store assembled drinks. They lose carbonation and the citrus goes dull.

• Chilled cold-brew coffee2 cups
• Tonic water2 cups
• Orange1 ea
• Lime1 ea
• Ice4 cups

Multiplying the ingredients is the easy half. These are the parts of the recipe that the batch count does not move.

Cooking time

Nothing cooks, so batch size does not change a cooking time. Chilling does not scale either — it is set by the depth of the container, so a double batch in one deep tub takes far longer than two shallow ones.

1. Read the whole method before you shop. This is a planning recipe for cold-brew citrus tonic, not a certified kitchen test.
2. Amounts below are one batch: 4 portions. Build a plan and this card scales itself to it.
3. This dish can be completed up to 1 day ahead. Cold storage is the real limit — do not make it ahead if the fridge is already tight.
4. No heat. Assemble from cold ingredients. Keep covered until service.
5. Hold time is short (8 min). Finish close to service. Do not guess a longer hold.
6. Drink pairing: This is the no-alcohol pour. Serve it in the same glass as the cocktail.
7. Leftover route: Do not store assembled drinks. They lose carbonation and the citrus goes dull.
8. Confirm every ingredient and every allergen yourself. Dietary tags are planning filters, not safety guarantees.