Pescatarian Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
Cold brew coffee meets the bright, citrusy world of agua fresca in this surprisingly refreshing drink that works just as well at brunch as it does on a sweltering afternoon. The overnight steep pulls a smooth, low-acid concentrate from coarsely ground coffee, which then gets balanced by maple syrup's earthy sweetness and a generous hit of fresh lime juice. A pinch of salt ties everything together in a way that makes the flavors pop without tasting salty at all. When you top the coffee-maple base with chilled sparkling water, the whole thing becomes effervescent and lively — closer to a craft soda than anything you'd find in a coffee shop. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and ocean-friendly, so it fits a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or label-reading required. Make the cold brew concentrate the night before and the rest comes together in minutes, making it a genuinely easy crowd-pleaser for a group or a treat you can keep 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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