KitKat Cola and Lemon Squash (2010)
KitKat is known for its innovative flavors, and they have certainly capitalized on that reputation in Japan. So many tourists now buy bags of KitKats to take back as easy and fun gifts for friends back home.
The domestic snack food market has had its fair share of "interesting" KitKat flavors. The Cola and Lemon Squash KitKat from 2010 is on the outer edge of that territory. Inside the box were two sets of small KitKats of each flavor.
Review: KitKat Cola and Lemon Squash (2010)
The Cola KitKat was a missed opportunity. The chocolate didn't taste like cola, and the overall flavor was bland. Cola is not a natural chocolate flavor choice, so I credit them for trying.
The Lemon Squash KitKat, on the other hand, was excellent. The citrus and chocolate flavors paired perfectly, and the soda-y, almost ramune flavor added a nice touch.
Conclusion
I wish there was a way to keep these old flavors around. The Cola KitKat was a miss, but the Lemon Squash KitKat was a great chocolate experience. And the anticipation after buying it and before actually eating it is always so much fun. If you're lucky enough to find one, try it, although, at this date, it is likely way beyond the sell-by date.
While you can't get the original Lemon Squash KitKat anymore, there have been other citrus options in Japan since then. Some of these include:
- Premium Otona No Citrus (Citrus for adult palettes)
- Aa Seishun No Citrus (あぁ青春のシトラス味) Ah, the citrus flavor of youth
- Tokyo Island Lemon (東京島レモン)
- Salt Lemon (塩レモン)
- Perfect Citrus Blend (柑橘黄金ブレンド)
- Setonaikai Salt and Lemon 瀬戸内塩＆レモン
- All Lemon (まるごとレモン)
- Lemon Vinegar (レモンビネガー)
- Yuzu (ゆず)
- Yuzu Sake (柚子酒)
- Yuzu Matcha (ゆず抹茶)
- Orange
- Chocola Orange (チョコラオレンジ)
If you know of any other citrus KitKat flavors that I've missed, please let me know!
About Lemon Squash
Lemon squash is a Japanese soft drink with lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water. It was a popular drink in Japan at some point.
Rating
4 out of 5 Stars.
Lemon Squash KitKat Cupcakes Recipe
This easy and delicious recipe combines the flavors of chocolate and citrus KitKats. The chocolate cupcakes provide a rich and decadent base, while the citrus KitKats add a refreshing taste.
Ingredients:1 package of cake mix (any flavor, but chocolate pairs nicely with the citrus)1 package of citrus KitKats1 package icing mixA piping bag or zip-top bag with a small opening
Instructions:
- Preheat oven according to cupcake instructions.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Bake cupcakes according to instructions.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- In a small bowl, make the icing
- Fill a piping bag or zip-top bag with the icing mixture.
- Pipe a small amount of icing onto each cupcake.
- Top each cupcake with a KitKat.Enjoy!
Additional Tips:
- To make the cupcakes even more unique, you can decorate them with lemon zest or a dusting of powdered sugar.B
- e sure to follow the package instructions carefully when using a cake mix.
- If you want to make the cupcakes more chocolatey, add a few tablespoons of cocoa powder to the batter.
- You can also add other flavors to the batter, such as lemon zest, orange zest, or vanilla extract.Be sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.
Cake mixes are getting easier to find in grocery stores in Japan, and the 100 Yen Shops Daiso and Seria have baking sections with cupcake cups, cake mixes, icing mixes, and piping bags.
You can search for American box cake mixes in Japan, like Betty Crocker or Pillsbury, at a few places. Amazon is ok, but the prices can be high. You can also find American box cake mixes at international supermarkets like National Azabu-Juban or Nissin Supermarket.
I can't recommend Tomizawa Shoten enough if you want to go full homemade. They have an online store, but I love going to their retail locations to look at all the great ingredients and supplies they have. And if you are in Kappabashi, go to Okashi no Mori or Majimaya.
Whether you go full homemade or use mixes, adding a bit of charm and flavor is easy with Japanese KitKats.