Celery Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
This drink is a genuinely exciting twist on the classic agua fresca format — cold brew coffee meets maple syrup and fresh lime juice for something that feels both refreshing and a little indulgent. The overnight cold brew steep is the secret weapon here, pulling out smooth, low-bitterness coffee flavor that plays beautifully against the earthy sweetness of maple. A pinch of salt ties everything together in a way that makes each sip taste more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. When you're ready to serve, a splash of chilled sparkling water gives it a lively, effervescent finish that makes it feel like a proper craft beverage. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, delicious prep. It's equally at home as a weekend brunch drink or an afternoon 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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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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