Low Sodium Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade

Total time40 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(18)

Low Sodium Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade

Cold brew meets citrus meets maple in one of the most unexpectedly refreshing drinks you'll make this summer. Strong brewed coffee brings a bold, slightly bitter backbone, while fresh lemon juice cuts right through it with bright acidity that wakes up every sip. The homemade maple simple syrup is the secret weapon here — just maple syrup and water simmered together until smooth, giving the whole drink a warm, earthy sweetness that plain sugar syrup simply can't match. Chilled sparkling water goes in last, poured slowly down the side of the glass so every sip stays lively and effervescent. The whole thing comes together in layers over ice, and it looks as good as it tastes — especially with a fresh lemon slice perched on the rim. Every ingredient in this drink is naturally free of added salt, so you get pure, clean flavor with nothing to muddy the coffee-citrus balance. Make the syrup ahead, keep your coffee cold, and you're minutes away from something that feels genuinely special.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the maple simple syrup

4 tbsp maple syrup
4 tbsp water

For the drink

1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
1 cup sparkling water, chilled
1 cup ice cubes

For serving

2 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved and the mixture just comes to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 20–30 minutes.
2
Divide the ice evenly between two tall glasses. Pour 1/2 cup of the cooled coffee over the ice in each glass.

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