BHA & BHT Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold brew meets citrus meets maple in one of the most unexpectedly refreshing drinks you'll make all summer. The combination of strong coffee, bright fresh lemon juice, and a homemade maple simple syrup sounds bold, but it comes together in a way that's balanced, lightly sweet, and genuinely craveable. Because you're making the syrup yourself from just maple syrup and water, you know exactly what's going into your glass — no preservatives, no artificial additives, nothing you can't pronounce. Many store-bought flavored syrups and bottled coffee drinks rely on BHA or BHT to extend shelf life, so mixing your own from scratch is the cleanest route to a drink like this. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip fizzy and bright, so don't skip that step. A couple of lemon slices on the rim make it feel like something you'd pay too much for at a café, but this version is entirely yours.
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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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