Paraben Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
This drink is a genuinely refreshing twist on the classic agua fresca format — cold brew coffee meets maple syrup and fresh lime juice in a way that feels both unexpected and completely natural. 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. Everything in this recipe is straightforward and naturally free from synthetic preservatives or chemical additives that can sneak into store-bought flavored beverages and coffee drinks. Fresh lime juice, real maple syrup, salt, and water are doing all the heavy lifting, which means you know exactly what's going into your glass. The sparkling water finish gives it a festive, effervescent lift that makes it feel like something you'd order at a trendy café. It's equally at home at a weekend brunch or as an afternoon pick-me-up, and the base can be made ahead and kept in the fridge until you're ready to pour.
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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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