Barley Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca

Total time12 hr 10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

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Barley Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca

This drink is a genuinely exciting twist on classic agua fresca — cold brew coffee meets maple syrup and fresh lime juice in a way that feels both refreshing and a little indulgent. The overnight cold brew process pulls out a smooth, low-acid concentrate that forms the backbone of the whole drink, so there's no bitterness to fight through. A pinch of salt quietly ties everything together, amplifying the sweetness and the citrus without announcing itself. When you top it off with sparkling water, the whole glass comes alive with bubbles and a bright, citrusy lift that makes it feel like something you'd order at a trendy café. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free and straightforward — just coffee, real maple syrup, limes, salt, and water — so there's nothing hidden to second-guess on the label. It's equally at home as a weekend brunch drink or a midday pick-me-up, and the base can be made ahead and kept in the fridge until you're ready to pour.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the cold brew concentrate

½ cup coarsely ground coffee
2 cups cold water

For the agua fresca

¼ cup maple syrup
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
¼ tsp fine salt
2 cups cold water

For serving

2 cups sparkling water, chilled
ice cubes, for serving
lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the coarsely ground coffee and 2 cups cold water in a large pitcher. Stir briefly to saturate all the grounds, then cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or large measuring cup and pour the cold brew through it, discarding the spent grounds. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of concentrate.

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