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Espresso With Cold Sparkling Water

Plain sparkling water gives a small black coffee a different mouthfeel. Pour slowly because the coffee can raise foam.

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Espresso With Cold Sparkling Water — AI-generated editorial illustration

THE RECIPE CARD

Espresso With Cold Sparkling Water

Prep
8 min
Cook
0 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1 drink

What you’ll need

  • 30 ml freshly brewed espresso
  • 140 ml cold plain sparkling water
  • 80 g ice

Make it at home

  1. 01

    Brew espresso in a heat-safe cup and let its initial heat subside briefly.

  2. 02

    Put ice in a 400 ml glass and pour in sparkling water slowly.

  3. 03

    Add espresso in small pours, pausing if foam rises. Do not shake or blend the carbonated contents.

  4. 04

    Stir gently once and serve promptly.

A FEW USEFUL DETAILS

Before your
next pour.

Use plain sparkling water; flavored products introduce additional ingredients.

Original editorial starting formulation, not kitchen-tested. Products and equipment affect flavor, texture and yield. The cover is an AI editorial concept, not evidence of a tested result.

Serving & storage

Prepare only the serving needed and enjoy freshly brewed or assembled. Store unused dry coffee, dry tea, dry spices and honey under their own package directions. This recipe makes no claim about a stored finished beverage.

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A little more
to know.

What should I keep in mind?

Use plain sparkling water; flavored products introduce additional ingredients.

Can I prepare this ahead?

Brew or assemble this serving close to drinking. Dry ingredients remain subject to their own package directions; no stored finished-beverage life is established.

Original editorial guidance and recipe formulations, not independently kitchen-tested. Times are estimates and depend on equipment and product directions. Cooked bases need additional cooling and refrigeration before cold serving. Images are AI-generated illustrations; appearance and yield may vary. Check actual ingredient labels, allergens, and any certification you require. We do not certify products. Read our approach.

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