Espresso Soda

This easy espresso soda is a refreshing and lightly sweet drink with a bold coffee flavor. The homemade espresso syrup adds a rich taste, and you can make it with or without alcohol. Perfect for a summer treat or a fun coffee twist!

Ingredients Needed:

• 2 cups sugar 
• 1/4 cup espresso beans, crushed in a mortar and pestle 
• Ice cubes 
• 8 shots of very cold coffee-flavored liqueur, optional 
• 8 shots of very cold vodka, optional 
• 8 cups of very cold club soda 

How To Make Espresso Soda?

1. Make the espresso syrup: In a saucepan, mix sugar and water, then bring to a boil over high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves (about 2 minutes).
2. Infuse the coffee flavor: Remove from heat, add crushed espresso beans, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Chill the syrup: Strain out the espresso beans, cover, and refrigerate until very cold (at least 2 hours).
4. Assemble the drink: Fill 8 tall glasses with ice and pour ¼ cup of the cold espresso syrup into each glass.
5. Add alcohol (optional): If using, add 1 shot of vodka and 1 shot of coffee liqueur per glass. Stir well.
6. Top with club soda: Fill each glass with very cold club soda and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips:

• Use finely crushed espresso beans for stronger flavor: The smaller the coffee pieces, the more flavor they release into the syrup. If the pieces are too big, the syrup won’t have enough coffee taste.
• Let the syrup chill completely before using: Warm syrup can melt the ice too fast and make the drink watery. For the best taste, refrigerate the syrup for at least 2 hours before serving.
• Use very cold club soda for the best fizz: If the club soda is not cold, it will lose its bubbles faster when mixed with the syrup. Keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to pour.
• Stir well before drinking: The syrup is heavy and can settle at the bottom. Stir the drink gently to mix everything evenly and enjoy a balanced flavor in every sip.
• Adjust the syrup amount to your taste: If you like a stronger coffee flavor, add more syrup. If you prefer a lighter and less sweet drink, use less syrup and more club soda.

How To Store Leftovers?

Cool the espresso syrup to room temperature, then store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir before using and mix with fresh club soda and ice.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 100 kcal
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 10mg
• Potassium: 40mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 25g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 24g
• Protein: 0g

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• Papaya-Banana Smoothie
• Cafe Americano
• Sparkling Iced Espresso

Espresso Soda

Author: Mohamed Shili Cooking Method:No-Cook Cuisine:American Courses:Drinks Recipe Keys: E Espresso Soda

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 2 minutesRest time:2 hours Total time:2 hours 7 minutesServings:8 servingsCalories:100 kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

This easy espresso soda is a refreshing and lightly sweet drink with a bold coffee flavor. The homemade espresso syrup adds a rich taste, and you can make it with or without alcohol. Perfect for a summer treat or a fun coffee twist!

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar 
• 1/4 cup espresso beans, crushed in a mortar and pestle 
• Ice cubes 
• 8 shots of very cold coffee-flavored liqueur, optional 
• 8 shots of very cold vodka, optional 
• 8 cups of very cold club soda 

Instructions

1. Make the espresso syrup: In a saucepan, mix sugar and water, then bring to a boil over high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves (about 2 minutes).
2. Infuse the coffee flavor: Remove from heat, add crushed espresso beans, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Chill the syrup: Strain out the espresso beans, cover, and refrigerate until very cold (at least 2 hours).
4. Assemble the drink: Fill 8 tall glasses with ice and pour ¼ cup of the cold espresso syrup into each glass.
5. Add alcohol (optional): If using, add 1 shot of vodka and 1 shot of coffee liqueur per glass. Stir well.
6. Top with club soda: Fill each glass with very cold club soda and serve immediately.

Notes

• Use finely crushed espresso beans for stronger flavor: The smaller the coffee pieces, the more flavor they release into the syrup. If the pieces are too big, the syrup won’t have enough coffee taste.
• Let the syrup chill completely before using: Warm syrup can melt the ice too fast and make the drink watery. For the best taste, refrigerate the syrup for at least 2 hours before serving.
• Use very cold club soda for the best fizz: If the club soda is not cold, it will lose its bubbles faster when mixed with the syrup. Keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to pour.
• Stir well before drinking: The syrup is heavy and can settle at the bottom. Stir the drink gently to mix everything evenly and enjoy a balanced flavor in every sip.
• Adjust the syrup amount to your taste: If you like a stronger coffee flavor, add more syrup. If you prefer a lighter and less sweet drink, use less syrup and more club soda.

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