Coffee

Mazagran (Algerian Iced Coffee)

Name: Mazagran (Algerian Iced Coffee)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 1 cup brewed black coffee; Freshly squeezed lemon juice; Sugar or other sweetener; 1 lemon slice or wedge (optional)

Often called the original iced coffee — a brisk Algerian mix of black coffee, lemon juice and ice, born in a colonial fortress.

5 September 2026 · Serves 1 · 5 min prep

Ingredients

Ice cubes
1 cup brewed black coffee
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Sugar or other sweetener
1 lemon slice or wedge (optional)

Method

Fill a tall, narrow glass with ice cubes.
Pour the black coffee over the ice.
Add lemon juice and sugar to taste.
Finish with a lemon slice or wedge if desired.

algerian · iced · lemon · black coffee