Rice Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
Cold brew steeped overnight, brightened with fresh lime juice, and sweetened with maple syrup — this sparkling drink hits a flavor note that feels both sophisticated and completely refreshing. The combination of earthy coffee, citrus tang, and a hint of salt creates a balance that's genuinely hard to put down. Topping each glass with chilled sparkling water at the very end gives it a lively fizz that makes it feel like a proper occasion drink, even on a random Tuesday afternoon. Naturally free of grains and starches, every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source without any label-reading anxiety. The overnight cold brew step is mostly hands-off, and the rest of the recipe comes together in just a few minutes of stirring and squeezing limes. It's the kind of thing you can batch ahead and keep in the fridge, ready to pour over ice whenever the mood strikes.
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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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