Mazagran 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.

Who invented Mazagran?

The first iced coffee was called mazagran (or masagran). It was a cold and sweet coffee drink invented by the French army during the Battle of Mazagran. At the time, the French army was engaged in fighting Arab and Berber forces as part of the 17-year conquest of Algeria.

What is coffee with lemon called?

What is Mazagran (Lemon Coffee)? Mazagran is a cold espresso drink that originally comes from Algeria, though it's now much more popular in Portugal. It's essentially coffee lemonade, combining citrusy acidity with the bold flavor of espresso.