Cinnamon Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
Cold brew coffee meets the bright, citrusy world of agua fresca in this refreshing drink that feels like a genuine upgrade to your usual iced coffee routine. The maple syrup brings a rounded, caramel-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with the bold concentrate and the sharp pop of fresh lime juice — no warming spices anywhere in sight, which makes it a perfect pick for anyone who needs to steer clear of cinnamon in their beverages. It's worth noting that flavored coffee drinks are one of the sneakier places cinnamon tends to hide, whether in syrups, spice blends, or pre-made concentrates, so building this one from scratch gives you total control over every ingredient. The overnight cold brew step is mostly hands-off, and once that concentrate is ready, the whole thing comes together in just a few minutes of stirring. A splash of chilled sparkling water right before serving keeps it lively and effervescent in the glass. Finish with a squeeze of lime wedge and a big handful of ice, and you've got something that feels genuinely special without a lot of fuss.
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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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