A refreshing cold espresso drink topped with sparkling water for a light, bubbly finish. Combines rich espresso with effervescence and a splash of half-and-half.
Sparkling Espresso
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A refreshing cold espresso drink topped with sparkling water for a light, bubbly finish. Combines rich espresso with effervescence and a splash of half-and-half.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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- 2.0 shots (60.0 ml)espresso, chilled
- 3.0 fl oz (90.0 ml)sparkling water
- 1.0 fl oz (30.0 ml)half-and-half
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice
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Instructions
- Prepare two shots of espresso and chill them thoroughly.
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour the half-and-half over the ice.
- Add chilled espresso and sparkling water, then stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Tips
- Use freshly made espresso and chilled sparkling water for best flavor and bubbles. You can substitute half-and-half with milk or a dairy-free creamer.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make sparkling espresso?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make sparkling espresso ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, for up to 2 days; add fresh ice just before serving.
How do I make sparkling espresso dairy-free?
Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
42
Calories / serving
3.6g
Fat
1.5g
Carbs
1.0g
Protein
1.3g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~42 cal · 4g fat · 2g carbs · 1g protein · 1g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 42 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 8 min·0.5 mi·~950 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 6 min·0.3 mi·~600 steps
- Moderate cycling 4 min·0.8 mi
- Swimming laps 6 min
- Jogging 4 min·0.3 mi·~650 steps
- Stair climbing 4 min·~350 steps
- Dancing 7 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 4 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 10 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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