Xanthan Gum Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Agua Fresca
Cold brew steeped overnight, brightened with fresh lime juice, and sweetened with maple syrup — this drink hits every note you want in a warm-weather refresher. The combination of earthy coffee and citrusy sweetness is genuinely surprising in the best way, and the sparkling water finish makes it feel festive without any fuss. Every ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers, so there's nothing to scrutinize on a label or swap out. That matters more than you'd think, since plenty of bottled coffee drinks and flavored sparkling beverages sneak in additives you'd rather avoid. This one is built entirely from cold water, real maple syrup, fresh limes, and a pinch of salt — clean and straightforward from start to finish. It comes together with almost no active effort, since the cold brew does its thing in the fridge while you sleep. Pour it over ice, top with chilled sparkling water, and you've got something that looks and tastes like it came from a specialty café.
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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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