Espresso Romano

In its basic form, espresso Romano consists of an espresso shot served with a slice of lemon or a lemon twist. It is suggested that lemon should be rubbed around the edge of the cup—which imparts a light bitter note while drinking espresso.

Despite its name, espresso Romano most likely does not have Italian origin. Some suggest it was an American invention used to cover a taste of a badly pulled espresso, while there are also several theories suggesting that it was an Italian invention that mostly caught up in the United States.

Espresso Romano is nowadays served in numerous coffee houses around the world. Variations of the drink sometimes include oranges or tangerines.