Algeria / Drinks
Mazagran (Algerian Iced Coffee)
Mazagran (مزغران), also called Café Mazagran, is an iced coffee from Algeria. Often deemed the original iced coffee, mazagran originated from a city in Algeria with the same name. It is said that the drink was created by French colonial troops while in captivity in Mazagran Fortress. After they were freed, the French soldiers introduced the drink to Parisian cafés, where the beverage became trendy for some time. However, these days, the consumption of Mazagran in both Algeria and France is considerably rare.
Ingredients
- ice cubes
- brewed black coffee, brewed; black1 cup
- lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- sugar or other sweetener, or other sweetener
- lemon slice or wedge, optional; slice or wedge1 piece
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
Fill a tall, narrow glass with the ice cubes.
Pour the coffee over the ice.
Add the lemon juice and sugar to taste.
Add the lemon slice or wedge as a final touch if desired.
