Cooling Sundowner
With a Coffee in Hand into the Sunset
Hot summer days call for the perfect refreshment, and our Cooling Sundowner is just that. Celebrate the end of your day with this light, caffeine-free drink featuring Espresso Decaffeinato, lime, mint, and tonic water. It’s the ultimate way to cool down and relax as the sun sets.
Here is what you need
Ingredients
- 30 ml Lime Syrup
- 120 ml Tonic Water
- 40 ml Café Royal Espresso Decaffeinato
- Ice Cubes
- Fresh Mint for Garnish
Equipment
- Pot
- Fine Sieve
- Zester or Peeler
- Bottle for Storing Syrup
- Long Drink Glass
PREPARATION
- Wash the limes with hot water, brush, and dry them
- Use a zester or peeler to remove thin strips of lime peel
- Squeeze the limes and measure the juice. Add an equal amount of sugar (e.g., 150 ml juice = 150 g sugar)
- Heat the lime juice, sugar, and zest in a pot over low heat for 5 minutes
- Strain the syrup, pour it into a bottle, and let it cool completely
- Pour 30 ml of the lime syrup into a long drink glass filled with ice cubes
- Top up with tonic water and stir gently
- Pour the freshly brewed Espresso Decaffeinato over the mixture
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves
- Just before sunset, stir well to combine all the flavors
⭐ TIP: For added crunch, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes or chia seeds on top for a delicious and nutritious boost.