Sweet, refreshing, oh-so-delicious.
There are lots of ways to describe a Diet Coke, and while ‘crispy’ might not be the first adjective that springs to mind, we promise you, it makes sense.
TikTok creator and influencer, Kristen, has been sharing her love of ‘mid-day diet coke breaks’ for quite some time now.
The 26-year-old is a WFH-er living in San Francisco, and her ‘day in the life’ videos often feature a break for a cold glass of Diet Coke.
Kristen says it’s all about embracing the simple pleasures in life, and it seems the Diet Coke girlies of TikTok can relate – the hashtag ‘dietcokebreak’ currently has 34.7million views on the platform.
So, with lunchtime fast approaching – and in a heatwave no less – now seems like the perfect time for an icy Diet Coke break – but don’t think it’s simply a case of cracking open a can.
One of Kristen’s most popular ‘recipes’ has 1.4million views – but we warn you, it’s going to take some prep.
‘I have been waiting for upwards of, give or take two weeks, to take this specific exact Diet Coke break, because all my ingredients have had to marinate,’ she begins.
Kristen’s recipe for ‘a perfect, stunning, beautiful, crispy’ Diet Coke, begins with leaving said beverage in the fridge for more than two weeks: ‘the longer it’s been in the fridge, the crispier it will be,’ she advises, adding that minimum fridge time should be no less than two days.
She also explains that she’ll be using a glass straw which is ‘key’, and a frozen glass: ‘This has been in the freezer for… a long time,’ she says.
Next, she adds in ice. ‘Ice is crucial. Doesn’t have to be pebbled, but I prefer pebbled.’
The Diet Coke is then poured in – and this is the part where your mouth will start to water.
Next, she uses a citrus powder – but a fresh slice of lime or lemon works too.
‘Wow, takes my breath away every time,’ she says as she takes a sip.
And we have to hand it to her, somehow, ‘crispy’ is the only way to describe this masterpiece.
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