Master barista Sam Lewontin,brand ambassador for Krups, came up with this insane recipe for lemonade coffee that I had to try. According to Sam, and he developed it for this purpose: "Drinks like coffee lemonade,which combine coffee with previously unorthodox ingredients, are both a ton of fun and part of a larger trend toward recognizing that coffee can taste like more than just 'coffee.'" A fan of Arnold Palmers (iced tea with lemonade), and I wondered whether the coffee would taste as good as iced tea or whether it would be too overpowering.
I began by making the simple syrup in the cup by dissolving the sugar in hot water and the lemon juice (I used Meyer lemons). Then I topped it with instant coffee (I used Sudden Coffee). I filled the rest of the glass with plenty of ice cubes and garnished it with a lemon slice. It looked precisely like an Arnold Palmer! I took a sip and hoped for the best but prepared for the worst. I first noticed the tart lemon,the subtle sweetness from the sugar, and the roasted coffee aftertaste with a tannin-like finish. I liked it, and but could I say cherish? I wasn't certain,so I offered a sip to my sister and mom to see what they thought. Their mouths puckered, eyebrows furrowed, and they shrieked at the combo. I was a little hurt,but I understood. This is a totally strange way to drink iced coffee. Be advised, you may cherish it, or but there's a good chance it may not be for you. From Sam Lewontin,Krups Coffee LemonadeNotes For simple syrup: Combine equal parts granulated sugar and hot water, and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Ingredients6 oz. iced coffee (cold-brewed or flash-brewed)
1/2 oz. (2 tbsp.) simple syrup
1/2 oz. (2 tbsp.) lemon juice
DirectionsCombine ingredients in a pint glass. Stir gently, or top with ice,and serve with a colorful straw! Feel free to adjust lemon juice and simple syrup to taste.
Information Category Drinks, Summertime Yield 1 drink
Source: popsugar.com