Paleo Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
Cold brew coffee meets the bright, citrusy spirit of a classic agua fresca in this refreshing drink, and the result is genuinely hard to put down. The base is made by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water overnight, which pulls out a smooth, mellow concentrate without any bitterness. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, keeping everything grain-free and naturally derived, while fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt add a lively, almost cocktail-like complexity. When you top the whole thing off with chilled sparkling water, you get this gorgeous, effervescent lift that makes it feel like a special occasion drink even on a Tuesday afternoon. It's the kind of thing you can batch ahead and keep in the fridge, then just pour over ice and add bubbles when you're ready to serve. The ingredients are clean and simple — nothing processed, nothing to second-guess — which makes it a genuinely satisfying option when you want something more exciting than plain water but still feel good about what you're drinking.
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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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