Dubbed the drink of the summer, espresso lemonade’s are making waves on TikTok, so Mirror writer Niamh Kirk decided to try it out and see if it’s better than an iced latte
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When life gives you lemons…make a coffee. Said pretty much no one ever until people started raving about espresso lemonades on TikTok. The unlikely pairing has gained a huge following on social media, with people claiming it’s the most “refreshing drink of the summer”.
While I usually opt for just a regular iced latte, sometimes with a shot of vanilla if I’m feeling fancy, I really didn’t think an iced coffee needed a switch up. Nevertheless, I decided to give it a go. I opted for a single espresso shot from Starbucks, and a bottle of their ‘refreshing lemonade’ for the summery concoction.
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This drink isn’t available on the Starbucks menu, so if you fancy giving it a go – you’ll need to get creative. Once I poured the espresso and lemonade in the cup over ice, it looked similar to an iced cold brew. Let me tell you, that’s as far as the comparison goes.
From the first sip, the lemonade was very overpowering and sour which meant I couldn’t quite taste the coffee. I think the lemonade is very bitter anyway so it was to be expected.
The tangy lemonade cuts through the bitterness of the espresso, which is why they weirdly work together. I know you may be side eyeing me but I promise, it’s better than you think.
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The coffee came in the aftertaste, and it was actually very surprising. It’s definitely a thirst-quencher and the only way I can describe it is that it’s not that bad. I can’t say I would be switching it for my regular iced latte any time soon, but I can see why some people may like it.
Don’t get me wrong, if I was laid out on a sun lounger on holiday in the sun I could definitely get on board with one. For now, as I’m sat at my desk, I don’t think it’s for me.
If you want to give it a go – this is what you’ll need:
- Fill a glass with lots of ice
- Pour 3/4 of your favourite lemonade – it’s recommended to get a still one, but if you fancy a bit of fizz… who’s to judge.
- Add your espresso – either a single our double, depending on how much of a caffeine kick you need.
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