Since I opened my cafe, I've been mixing drinks here and there to try and come out with a new coffee concoction, with two main objectives in mind: first, the taste. The drink would have to be enjoyable. Second, consistency. I have to be able to replicate the same taste on a reasonably consistent basis. And after many tries, I am proud to announce my first creation: The Fat Americano.
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| A Fat Americano. Europeans will find the name redundant, but whatever. |
The name is derived from the already popular beverage "Americano," which is a shot of espresso over water. Trying to stay consistent with pop culture, I thought that adding the word "Fat" to signify the replacement of water with soda would be appropriate. If an average American can lose five pounds just by cutting out their soda intake, you know something's up.
So far there are two variations of the Fat Americano. The Sprite mix looks awesome when the fresh espresso is poured on top, and has a tangy coffee soda taste.
The Coca-cola version looks exactly like a glass of Guinness with ice in it. It has a much richer, molasses-like taste than its lemon-lime counterpart.
This beverage certainly isn't for everyone, as a shot of espresso over anything still contains a shot of espresso, which is an acquired taste. But if you love espressos, I think this will be a welcoming variety, especially on a hot day like today.
