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Nescafé redefines classic summer drink with espresso lemonade hack

"We're always looking for fresh, unexpected ways to tap into trends that capture Gen Z's attention. Whether it's the latest espresso hack or customizing espresso-based drinks to fit every unique taste, it's our commitment to stay at the forefront of innovation," shared Felipe Acosta, Nescafé Senior Brand Marketing Manager

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ARLINGTON, Va., USA – Nescafé is hacking iced espresso routines with its new Espresso Concentrate to create a bold summer drink combo: Espresso Lemonade. Tapping into Gen Z’s obsession with trendy coffee drinks1 — like the unexpected iced coffee and lemonade pairing that has seen more than 91M+ posts on TikTok — Nescafé and SWOON®, the zero-sugar beverage brand, are delivering a DIY café-style drink that’s easy to make and impossible to forget.

Packaged in a new limited-edition kit, the Espresso Lemonade combo featuring Nescafé Espresso Concentrate Black and SWOON Classic Lemonade is here just in time for the first day of summer (6/20). Each kit features one 300mL bottle of Nescafé Espresso Concentrate Black, two 12 fl. oz. cans of SWOON Classic Lemonade and a recipe card to experience peak flavor every time, complemented by an additional 300mL bottle of Nescafé Espresso Concentrate Sweet Vanilla to offer a sweeter take on espresso lemonade along with more ways to hack your iced espresso beyond summer.

At the core of this unexpected summer drink combo is the bold flavor of Nescafé Espresso Concentrate Black, made with deliciously smooth 100% Arabica beans. Paired with the refreshing tartness from SWOON Classic Lemonade, the result is a perfect adult spin on your childhood lemonade stand – all in a matter of seconds! It’s a simple yet flavorful combo that’s equal parts nostalgic and new, delivering café-level flavor without leaving your home. Whether you’re looking to cool down, perk up or just try something totally different, this Espresso Lemonade recipe from Nescafé is the go-to summer hack.

“We’re always looking for fresh, unexpected ways to tap into trends that capture Gen Z’s attention. Whether it’s the latest espresso hack or customizing espresso-based drinks to fit every unique taste, it’s our commitment to stay at the forefront of innovation,” shared Felipe Acosta, Nescafé Senior Brand Marketing Manager. “Our new, limited-time Espresso Lemonade kit, created in collaboration with SWOON, is the perfect example of this approach – delivering consumers the ingredients for a bold, refreshing combo that makes the summer season even sweeter. We’re eager to continue pushing boundaries, offering espresso lovers more ways to hack their iced espresso drinks both this summer and in the future.”

The kits are only available on a first-come, first-serve basis via three drops at nescafe.com/NEClemonade at noon ET on June 13, June 20 and June 27, 2025, while supplies last. For more information on rules and how to get yours, visit nescafe.com/NEClemonade.

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