Mazagran (drink)
Mazagran | |
| Alternative names | Café mazagran Masagran |
|---|---|
| Type | Beverage |
| Place of origin | Algeria |
| Serving temperature | Hot or Cold |
| Main ingredients | Coffee, water |
Mazagran (also called café mazagran, formerly spelt masagran) is a cold, sweetened coffee drink that originated in Algeria. Portuguese versions may use espresso, lemon, mint and rum, and Austrian versions are served with an ice cube and include rum or maraschino. Sometimes a fast version is achieved by pouring a previously sweetened espresso in a cup with ice cubes and a slice of lemon. Mazagran has been described as "the original iced coffee".