Coffee Cocktails and Coffee Tonics

Coffee tonic, espresso poured over tonic water and ice, became the barista's favorite summer drink in 2025, offering a bitter-sweet-effervescent profile. Pioneered in Scandinavia, brands like Fever-Tree released coffee-specific tonic waters that complement light-roast Ethiopian coffees. This trend has grown 60% faster than the typical coffee cocktail, outpacing #6 Vietnamese Egg Coffee in seasonal popularity. The citrus and quinine notes create a refreshing alternative, with a 35% increase in tonic water sales linked to coffee pairings.