Cashew Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
Cold brew, maple syrup, fresh lime juice, and a splash of sparkling water come together in a drink that feels like a coffee shop invention you stumbled onto by accident — in the best possible way. The overnight cold brew steep pulls out a smooth, mellow concentrate that forms the backbone of the whole thing, so there's no bitterness to fight against. A touch of maple syrup adds earthy sweetness that plays beautifully with the bright citrus hit from fresh lime, and the finishing fizz makes every sip feel a little celebratory. This is the kind of refreshing, naturally tree-nut-free drink you can serve to a crowd without a second thought about hidden ingredients or cross-contact from processed syrups and flavored creamers. It comes together with pantry staples and a little patience, and the base can be made ahead and chilled until you're ready to pour. Squeeze in a lime wedge right before serving and you've got something that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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