General
upside down
What does upside down mean?
Barista modifier — build the drink in reverse order. Classic example: an upside-down caramel macchiato gets the espresso poured in first and the vanilla/milk/caramel on top, instead of the standard espresso-on-top build. Customers swear it tastes sweeter.
"She wants a venti caramel macchiato upside down, extra caramel drizzle."
Frequently asked questions
What does upside down mean in a drink order?
It's a drink built with the layering order reversed from how it's normally made.
How do you use upside down in a sentence?
"Can I get that caramel macchiato upside down?"
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