Alpha Gal Friendly Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
This drink is the kind of unexpected combination that sounds a little wild until you actually try it — and then you can't stop thinking about it. Strong brewed coffee meets bright fresh lemon juice, a touch of homemade maple simple syrup, and a generous pour of sparkling water for a fizzy, layered sip that's equal parts refreshing and bold. The maple syrup is made right on the stovetop in minutes, so you control exactly what goes into it — no mystery additives, no mammal-derived ingredients hiding in a store-bought sweetener. Every component here is naturally free from the animal products that can make navigating alpha-gal so exhausting, and it all comes together without any substitutions or workarounds. Serve it over a tall glass of ice and finish with a lemon slice for something that looks as good as it tastes. It works beautifully as an afternoon pick-me-up or a brunch drink that will genuinely impress anyone at the table.
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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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