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Grind 18g of Rwandan Red Bourbon beans to fine espresso grindDose and distribute grounds evenly in portafilterTamp with 30lbs pressure using consistent techniqueExtract double shot in 25-30 seconds, aiming for 36ml yieldCool espresso to room temperature (about 5 minutes)Assembly
Fill highball glass with ice cubesAdd 30ml shiso-pear shrub to glassPour 5ml fresh lime juice over shrubSlowly add cooled espresso, pouring over back of spoon to create layeringTop with 120ml premium tonic water, pouring gently to preserve carbonationGarnish with fresh shiso leaf and thin pear sliceServe immediately with strawPro Tips
Shrub preparation : Combine 200g diced pear, 10 shiso leaves, 150g sugar, and 150ml rice vinegar. Macerate 24-48 hoursEspresso cooling : Place shot glass in ice bath for faster cooling without dilutionTonic quality : Use premium tonic with natural quinine for best flavor balanceLayering technique : Pour liquids slowly over bar spoon for visual appealBean selection : Rwandan Red Bourbon's wine-like notes complement the shrub perfectlyTiming : Serve immediately to maintain carbonation and prevent ice dilution
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Rwandan Red Bourbon Espresso Tonic with Shiso–Pear Shrub
A sophisticated effervescent coffee cocktail featuring bright Rwandan Red Bourbon espresso paired with homemade shiso-pear shrub and premium tonic water. The herbaceous shiso and sweet pear create a complex flavor bridge between the coffee's wine-like acidity and the tonic's quinine bitterness.
☕ Espresso
📊 Advanced
⏱️ 25 min
🍵 1 serving
A sophisticated effervescent coffee cocktail featuring bright Rwandan Red Bourbon espresso paired with homemade shiso-pear shrub and premium tonic water. The herbaceous shiso and sweet pear create a complex flavor bridge between the coffee’s wine-like acidity and the tonic’s quinine bitterness.
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