Cop26: AOC gives verdict on Irn-Bru after delivery from Nicola Sturgeon
The First Minister had a special delivery for the US congresswoman
Last updated 11th Nov 2021
US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has given her verdict on Scotland's other national drink after Nicola Sturgeon gave her a can of Irn-Bru at the Cop26 climate summit.
The Democrat arrived at the climate conference in Glasgow on Tuesday as part of a US congressional delegation.
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon handed over the fizzy drink as she met with senior US politicians - including Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi - for talks.
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In the video, AOC says: “Okay, guys. I found it. Irn-Bru, let’s see how it is. Ready?
“They’re watching over there. Okay, so it’s orange. Okay, here we go."
After sampling the drink for the first time, the politician added: “This tastes like the Latino soda – Kola Champagne. Have you had Kola Champagne?
"I don’t know whether it’s Dominican or Puerto Rican... this tastes just like a Puerto Rican soda. This is Kola Champagne.
“Oh my God. I love it. Love it. Oh my gosh, this tastes just like Kola Champagne.
"Irn-Bru. Count me in. I love it.”
Posting on Instagram last night, she told followers how she wanted to try one of Scotland's national drinks while in Glasgow.
In response to a question on whether she has sampled the bright orange fizzy drink, she wrote: "I am trying to get my hands on some!
"So far it's been nonstop work with no real independent time so I am hoping for a window to find some.
"The schedule has us leave early and get back late. Where do I find it?? Do y'all have bodegas here?"
Responding to another question, she repeated her wish to try Irn-Bru and said she also wants to "touch Harris tweed and see a castle".
She said the delegation's schedule is "jammed" but she hopes to have a "few hours in the next few days for us to actually see this beautiful place".
On Tuesday, the congresswoman spoke at a press conference at the climate summit and also attended an event on gender and the climate crisis at which the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, made a speech.
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