Wheat Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
This drink is a genuinely refreshing twist on the classic agua fresca format, layering bold cold brew coffee with the warm sweetness of maple syrup and a bright hit of fresh lime juice. The overnight cold brew steep is what makes it special — slow extraction in cold water pulls out smooth, mellow coffee flavor without any bitterness, so the whole drink stays balanced and clean. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, which means no label-scanning or substitution stress; just straightforward, wholesome components you likely already have on hand. The touch of fine salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly amplifies both the coffee and the maple in a way that makes the whole glass taste more alive. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, it's fizzy and cooling in the best possible way — somewhere between a fancy coffee shop drink and a backyard summer refresher. It scales easily for a crowd, 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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