Fructose Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
Cold brew coffee meets the bright tang of fresh lime in this refreshing agua fresca that feels like a genuine treat without any of the usual sweetener concerns. Maple syrup does all the heavy lifting here — it's a naturally derived sweetener that works beautifully for those avoiding fructose-heavy alternatives like agave or high-fructose corn syrup. The overnight cold brew process pulls a smooth, mellow concentrate that never tastes bitter, and the lime juice adds just enough citrus lift to keep every sip lively. A pinch of salt ties the whole thing together in a way that's subtle but makes a real difference. When you top the coffee-maple base with chilled sparkling water, you get this gorgeous, fizzy drink that's somewhere between a fancy café beverage and a backyard refresher. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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