The Icy Contessa

The Icy Contessa

The Icy Contessa is a summer coffee creation sure to cool you off in the heat. This crowd-pleaser tastes like a sparkling espresso lemonade! Recipe by The Coffee Contessa, aka Elise Papazian of GoCoffeeGo, and Bartender Extraordinaire, Pawel at Brasserie Max - The Covent Garden Hotel, London.

  Prep Time: 1 minutes

  Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Tonic Water
  • 20 grams (1 1/2 Tbsp) Honey
  • 2 Espresso Shots
  • 1 Lemon
  • Ice Cubes

Directions

  1. Place ice and a few slices of lemon in a tall glass. Pour in the tonic water. Set aside. Pull espresso shots. Add honey to the hot espresso and stir. When slightly cool, pour the espresso and honey mixture into the glass. Add a squirt of fresh lemon and stir. Garnish with a slice of lemon. Enjoy!
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