Cherry Lavender Cold Brew Tonic
The coffee shop drink that looks like a sunset in a glass. Bubbly tonic, a splash of lavender syrup and Cherry Lavender cold brew floating on top. It's crisp, refreshing and surprisingly easy.
The coffee shop drink that looks like a sunset in a glass. Bubbly tonic, a splash of lavender syrup and Cherry Lavender cold brew floating on top. It's crisp, refreshing and surprisingly easy.
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Why this pairing works
Tonic's gentle bitterness and fizz make cold brew taste bright instead of heavy. Cherry coffee and lavender syrup soften the tonic's edge, so every sip tastes like a summer soda with a caffeine kick.
Serves 4 Prep 10 min + overnight Cook 0 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lavender Ground Coffee (Cherry), coarse or regular grind
- 4 cups cold water
- 8 tsp Lavender Simple Syrup (Classic), 2 tsp per drink
- 2 cups tonic water, chilled, 1/2 cup per drink
- 4 fresh sweet cherries, for garnish
- 4 Lavender Cocktail Picks
Directions
- Stir the coffee and cold water together in a large jar. Cover and refrigerate 12 to 18 hours.
- Strain through a fine sieve lined with a paper coffee filter.
- For each drink, fill a glass with ice. Add 2 tsp simple syrup and 1/2 cup tonic water.
- Slowly pour 1/3 cup cold brew over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.
- Garnish with a cherry on a lavender pick. Stir before sipping.
Serve it with: Lavender Scone (Blueberry)
Make it your own
- Try Blueberry Lavender coffee and Blueberry Lavender Simple Syrup.
- Swap the tonic for sparkling water for a softer, less bitter drink.
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