Mushroom Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
This drink is a genuinely unexpected delight — cold brew coffee meets maple sweetness and bright lime in a tall, fizzy glass that feels both refreshing and a little indulgent. The base comes together with a simple overnight cold brew steep, so the coffee flavor is smooth and mellow rather than sharp or bitter. Maple syrup brings a warm, earthy sweetness that plays beautifully against the citrus, and a pinch of salt ties everything together in a way that makes each sip taste more complex than the ingredient list suggests. When it's time to serve, a splash of chilled sparkling water transforms the whole thing into something effervescent and celebratory. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of fungi and fungal derivatives — no fermented sauces, no umami boosters, nothing to second-guess. It's an easy make-ahead option since the cold brew concentrate and the maple-lime base can both sit in the fridge until you're ready to pour. Squeeze in a lime wedge, drop in some ice, and you've got a crowd-pleasing drink that feels like it belongs on a brunch menu.
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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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