Capsaicin Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
This drink is a genuinely refreshing twist on the classic agua fresca format, swapping out fruit for rich cold brew coffee and earthy maple syrup with a bright hit of lime. The cold brew steeps overnight in the fridge, which means the actual assembly is effortless — just stir, pour over ice, and finish with a splash of sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Maple syrup does double duty here, adding sweetness with a subtle depth that plain sugar simply can't match, and it dissolves cleanly into the cold liquid without any fuss. The squeeze of fresh lime keeps everything lively and cuts through the richness of the coffee in the best possible way. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this is the kind of bold, complex beverage that proves you don't need heat to build serious flavor. It's naturally free of anything spicy — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify — so you can sip without second-guessing the label on a single bottle. Make a big batch of the coffee-maple base ahead of time and keep it chilled; it's ready whenever you need a crowd-pleasing drink that feels a little special.
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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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