Refreshing Espresso Soda
Made with freshly brewed espresso, sugar, and club soda this Refreshing Espresso Soda is the perfect pick-me-up at any time of the day. The love child of an espresso coffee and throwback soda shop cola, it's sweet, crisp, and bubbly. If you ever tasted the original coffee soda- Manhattan Special, then you will love this easy homemade version.
Equipment
- coffee maker espresso or regular
- small pot
Ingredients
- ¼ cup freshly brewed espresso coffee
- ice
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar simple syrup *recipe below
- ¼-½ cup club soda
- milk or half and half (optional)
Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Brew your coffee as per your coffee maker's instructions. You will need about ¼ cup. Place in a glass container and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.¼ cup freshly brewed espresso coffee
- Prepare the drink. Fill a tall glass with ice. Add espresso, 3 tablespoon sugar syrup, and stir. Top with club soda, give it another quick stir, and drink immediately. Adjust with more sugar if needed. Top with milk if desired.3 tablespoon brown sugar simple syrup , ¼-½ cup club soda, ice, milk or half and half
Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
- In a small pot, combine the brown sugar and water. Cook on medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool in the fridge at least 30 minutes.½ cup dark brown sugar, ½ cup water
Notes
- Start with less sugar, and adjust to your liking. I like it sweet, so 3 tablespoons is perfect for me.
Nutrition*
Serving: 1 drink | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 107mg | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.
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