Hazelnut Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
Cold brew coffee meets maple sweetness and bright lime in a drink that feels like a café specialty you made entirely at home. The overnight steep pulls a smooth, low-acid concentrate from coarsely ground coffee, so the final glass is bold without any bitterness. A splash of fresh lime juice cuts through the richness of the maple syrup in the most refreshing way, and a pinch of salt ties everything together in that subtle, bartender-secret kind of move. Topped with chilled sparkling water, it's fizzy and lively — the kind of drink you'd happily serve at a summer brunch or sip solo on a slow afternoon. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning required. Make the base the night before and it's ready to pour whenever you need it, which honestly makes it feel even more impressive.
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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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