# Experimental Beverage Pop-Ups Nespresso's The Recipe Remix Shares Unusual Flavor Combos By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-04-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-recipe-remix References: [uk.style.yahoo](https://uk.style.yahoo.com/nespresso-launches-insane-pickle-cola-094000348.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACg-uetBComc2xvwWGfhiMkG6tkfrkbixmJn2M2vk6lJMOo0Jl6W4adlM-tanMwpNIRSFFNRjUqEb2y82qCRxDqHZEye7CDYQPO28VowD1el4iDaT_aR8mYWqtHEnfbIghHePLMFWsHlmLsETe8hXwFPwPHIJnkAZr6PbGnb5xHa)  Dua Lipa's viral Pickle [Coke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-coke-retro-lime) is made by combining cola with dill pickle juice, pickled jalapeño juice, and slices of both and in the spirit of adventurous flavor combinations, [Nespresso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespresso-x-oatly) is hosting The Recipe Remix in Covent Garden Piazza. This pop-up aligns with Dua Lipa as Nespresso's newest ambassador, and features experimental sips like the [Pickled Coffee Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-dirty-soda), made with a Double Espresso Chiaro Vertuo pod poured over ice, topped with diet cola and finished with pickle brine. At The Recipe Remix, visitors with a willingness to try something new can also experience a Salted Affogato (gelato, coffee, olive oil and sea salt), a swicy Pineapple and Tajín Coffarita, and a Rhubarb and Custard Crumbleccino. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 72% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Experimental Flavor Hybrids:** Blending savory pickling brines, spicy seasonings and classic sweet profiles into beverages creates novel taste categories that challenge established flavor norms. - **Celebrity-driven Beverage Experiences:** Aligning high-profile cultural figures with limited-edition drinks amplifies viral potential and reframes product launches as pop-cultural moments. - **Immersive Pop-up Beverage Labs:** Temporary, theatrical storefronts that showcase experimental sips function as live R&D stages where consumer reactions directly inform future product lines. ### Who This Affects Most - **Specialty Coffee:** Premium coffee companies experimenting with cocktail techniques, brine infusions and dessert-inspired formats point to a blurred line between coffee and craft mixology. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Retailers offering limited-run, hybrid-flavor items and collaborative launches could disrupt category conventions and drive foot traffic through novelty-driven merchandising. - **Event and Experiential Marketing:** Brands investing in sensory-driven pop-ups and performative tasting experiences are redefining customer engagement metrics beyond traditional sampling and advertising. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Modern Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertuo-up-machine.md) - [Brick Coffee Maker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso.md) - [Pop-Up Vinyl Listening Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samra-origins-vinyl-caf.md) - [Modern Coffee Culture Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespresso-new-york-city-flagship.md) - [Relaxing Coffee Pod Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespresso-french-lavender-vanilla-decaffeinato.md) - [Christmasy Coffee Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespresso-magic-in-the-making.md) - [Social Good Coffee Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespresso-and-change-please.md) - [Automated Two-in-One Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-prestige-dualbrew-system.md) - [Pop-Star Coffee Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespressos-global-brand-ambassador.md)