Ginger Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
Cold brew coffee meets the bright tang of fresh lime and the warm sweetness of maple syrup in this refreshing agua fresca — and the result is genuinely hard to put down. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but is simple enough to throw together on a weekday afternoon. The base comes together with just a handful of pantry staples and a little patience while the coffee steeps overnight in the fridge. A pinch of salt rounds out the flavors beautifully, making the maple and lime pop without any one element overpowering the others. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to ginger, this is the kind of bold, complex beverage that proves you're not missing a thing — every layer of flavor here comes from coffee, citrus, and natural sweetener, full stop. Top it off with chilled sparkling water right before serving and you get that satisfying fizz that makes it feel like a true occasion drink. Lime wedges on the side are optional, but honestly, don't skip them.
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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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