Legume 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 café splurge but costs almost nothing to make at home. The overnight steep pulls a smooth, low-acid concentrate from the grounds, so the final glass is rich and bold without any bitterness. Maple syrup brings a warm, caramel-like sweetness that plays beautifully against the bright citrus, and the fizzy finish makes the whole thing feel genuinely festive. For anyone navigating legume-free living, this is a refreshing reminder that the most exciting drinks don't need a single bean-derived ingredient beyond the coffee itself. Every component here is straightforward and naturally free of legumes — no syrups with hidden additives, no store-bought shortcuts to second-guess. A squeeze of extra lime or a touch more maple at the end lets you dial the flavor exactly to your taste before the sparkling water goes in. It's the kind of drink 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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