Honey Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
Cold brew, maple syrup, fresh lime juice, and a splash of sparkling water come together in a drink that feels like a coffee shop invention you'd pay too much for — except you made it at home. The overnight cold brew steep is the secret weapon here, pulling out smooth, mellow coffee flavor without any bitterness, so the maple and citrus can really shine. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, bringing a warm, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the bright hit of lime — no bee-derived ingredients anywhere in sight. A pinch of salt ties everything together in that subtle, bartender-knows-best kind of way. When you top the coffee-maple base with chilled sparkling water, the whole thing becomes effervescent and refreshing, somewhere between a craft cocktail and an afternoon pick-me-up. It's the kind of drink that works just as well at a weekend brunch as it does on a hot Tuesday when you need something a little more exciting than iced coffee. Make the base ahead and keep it in the fridge so you can pour and fizz on demand.
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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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