# Juice-Infused Espresso Shots La Marzocco Cafe's Liquid Sword Combines Espresso & Grapefruit Juice By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-shots References: [seattlepi](https://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/food/article/coffee-seattle-espresso-foodie-cocktail-12528413.php#photo-14948451) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd0ne_snbHI/?taken-by=lamarzoccocafe) Espresso shots are consumed as a means of enjoying a [concentrated, full-flavored form of coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-coffee-readytogo-espresso), and those who are looking for a truly unique flavor experience must try a unique concoction called 'Liquid Swords.' At the La Marzocco Cafe and Showroom in Seattle, a new resident takes over for a month in order to offer their own unique take on coffee. For its month-long takeover, Kickapoo Coffee created Liquid Swords as a cocktail that combines a base of Columbian espresso with [heavy cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-coffee) and a top layer of [grapefruit juice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-orange-flavored-espresso-tonic). For the ultimate tasting experience, Kickapoo Coffee recommends consuming the fruit juice first, then swirling the cream into the espresso, or enjoying the remaining layers separately. Image Credit: Instagram ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Juice-infused Espresso:** There is opportunity for coffee shops to create their own juice-infused espresso shots, which can attract a unique clientele seeking a different coffee flavor experience. - **Alternative Coffee Cocktails:** Creating unique coffee cocktails like 'Liquid Swords' can attract a diverse customer base and enhance the overall cafe experience. - **Layered Beverage Experience:** Offering layered beverage experiences like Liquid Swords can add an exciting element to the coffee drinking experience, giving cafe owners the chance to tap into customers seeking a more adventurous beverage experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can capitalize on this trend by experimenting with juice-infused espresso and alternative coffee cocktails to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive industry. - **Juice Producers:** Juice producers may consider collaborating with coffee shops or cafes to create unique coffee cocktails that incorporate their juices as a way to expand their customer base. - **Beverage Equipment Manufacturers:** Beverage equipment manufacturers could innovate new machinery designed to help cafe owners make layered beverage experiences like Liquid Swords with greater efficiency, consistency, and quality, allowing cafes to tap into this trend with ease. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Espresso Shot Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-king-espresso-shot.md) - [Espresso Lemonade Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-lemonade.md) - [Espresso Pour-Over Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affogato-smoothie.md) - [Indulgent Espresso Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellianos-coffee-joy-shot.md) - [Cold Brew Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-brew-menu.md) - [Fine Espresso-Based Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxardo-espresso-liqueur.md) - [Cafe-Quality Espresso Concentrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytogo-espresso.md) - [Grape-Infused Coffee Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscat-grape-cold-brew.md) - [Espresso-Based Distilled Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jf-hadens-espresso-liqueur.md)