Espresso Syrup – based on a recipe from the Homemade Soda cookbook with a few alterations.

• 2 Tbsp instant espresso (I use Cafe Bustelo)
• 3/4 c water
• 3/4 c milk
• 1 c sugar

Heat up milk/water mixture in microwave for about 2 minutes. Add the instant espresso and stir. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. This makes an espresso looking concoction that you’ll think you can drink – don’t. It’s too sweet.

Fill a cup with crushed ice, add 1/2 c of the syrup. Then fill w seltzer water and stir.

Now drink. If it’s later in the day, add some whiskey and let them duke it out.