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Espresso Spritzer

The Washington Post, July 23, 2008
  • Course: Beverage

Summary:

Pretty simple, pretty tasty.

To sweeten this drink, you can add 1 to 2 ounces each of light cream and chocolate syrup.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 6 ounces crushed ice
  • 1 cup cold espresso or cold strong coffee
  • Carbonated mineral water or soda water

Directions:

Fill a tall, chilled glass with the crushed ice. Pour the espresso or strong, cold coffee over the ice, then fill to the top with the carbonated mineral water or soda water.

Recipe Source:

From "I Love Coffee!" by Susan Zimmer (Andrews McMeel, 2007).

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 21
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 33mg1
Total Carbohydrates: 4g 1
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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