Coke and espresso: match made in heaven or odd couple?

We're almost halfway through the year and quite a few quirky culinary highlights and dessert trends have already emerged on social media. From creative coffee creations to nostalgic recipes – the algorithm seems to know exactly what's en vogue. And the foodie trend of the moment appears to be the refreshing, caffeinated mix of espresso and cola which seems impossible to banish from the feeds. In principle, the combination certainly has potential, even if it sounds unusual. The idea is to craft an exciting pick-me-up from two caffeinated classics everyone loves. Remember Dua Lipa's controversial combination of cola, pickles and jalapeno juice – initially a minor scandal, it eventually became very popular.