Turmeric Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
This drink is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever settled for plain iced coffee. Cold brew concentrate forms the backbone here — steeped overnight for a smooth, low-acid base that pairs beautifully with the warm sweetness of maple syrup and a bright hit of fresh lime juice. A pinch of salt ties everything together in a way that sounds subtle but makes a real difference in the final glass. Topped off with sparkling water, it lands somewhere between a refreshing agua fresca and a sophisticated coffee cocktail — fizzy, lightly sweet, and endlessly drinkable. The whole thing comes together with pantry staples and zero specialty ingredients, so there's nothing to hunt down or second-guess. It's naturally free of any warming spices or anti-inflammatory add-ins that often sneak into trendy coffee drinks, which makes it a clean, fuss-free choice for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their glass. Make the base ahead of time and keep it chilled, then just pour over ice and add bubbles when you're ready to serve.
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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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