Banana Split Espresso Tonic

Dive into a unique blend of flavors with this "Banana Split Espresso Tonic." Inspired by the classic dessert, this cold coffee beverage combines homemade banana syrup and a dark-flavored syrup, paired with tonic water and fresh espresso. Perfect for adventurous coffee lovers seeking a refreshing treat with a twist!

Ingredients

🍌 1 medium Banana, sliced into rounds
🍬 1/2 cup Sugar
💧 1/2 cup Water
🍫 Dark, dry ingredients like dried cherries or cacao nibs, about 1/4 saucepan
☕️ 18-20g Coffee beans, freshly ground
❄️ Ice cubes, enough to fill a tall glass
🥤 1 bottle Fever-Tree Premium Tonic Water

Instructions

1- Prepare Banana Syrup:

Slice the banana into rounds and combine with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan.
Heat the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the banana softens and the mixture thickens.
Strain the mixture through a mesh sieve into a mixing bowl, pressing solids to extract all liquid.
Pour the syrup into a swing-top bottle.

2- Prepare Dark Flavored Syrup:

In a clean saucepan, combine the dark ingredients, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water.
Heat while whisking until a rich, dark brown syrup forms.

3- Prepare Espresso:

Grind the coffee beans using the Varia VS3 grinder.
Load the ground coffee into the espresso portafilter with a dosing funnel.
Use a WDT tool to distribute grounds, tamp them down with a coffee tamper.
Preheat the Flair Espresso Maker's brew head, proceed with espresso extraction into a carafe.

4- Assemble the Drink:

Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
Add a layer of banana syrup over the ice.
Pour tonic water over the syrup, filling almost to the top.
Gently add the espresso shot over the tonic water.
Drizzle the dark-flavored syrup over the espresso.
Stir gently with a metal straw to combine flavors.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Equipment: Chef's Knife, Wooden Cutting Board, Varia VS3 Manual Grinder, Wooden Spoon/Spatula, Stainless Steel Small Saucepan, Fine-Mesh Sieve/Strainer, Measuring Cup (Grey), Stainless Steel Funnel, Glass Swing-Top Bottle, Whisk with black handle, Flair 58 Espresso Maker, Espresso Shot Glass/Carafe, Gooseneck Kettle, Tongs for ice, Clear Tall Glass, Metal Straw/Stirrer