People are mixing coffee with Diet Coke (yes, really) — I'm an ex-barista, and I tried the viral 'fridge cigarette'
On the 21st episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm trying the viral "Fridge Cigarette" coffee cocktail.
Erin, host of The Coffee Lab, explores the controversial trend of mixing Diet Coke with espresso, dubbing it the "fridge cigarette." She purchases a can of Diet Coke and uses her Breville espresso machine to make a shot of espresso. The two ingredients are then combined, requiring no special techniques or additional ingredients.
Erin notes that the resulting drink tastes sweet and vanilla-y, with a malty aftertaste. She compares it to an Espresso Martini, but acknowledges that it's not a conventional or appealing combination. The caffeine content of this drink is high, potentially making it suitable for those in need of an energy boost. Erin cautions that this drink may not be ideal for those sensitive to caffeine.
She invites viewers to suggest other unconventional coffee recipes for her to test in future episodes.
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