Black Pepper Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold coffee drinks can feel like a minefield when you're scanning labels for hidden spice blends or pre-made syrups loaded with unexpected seasonings. This one sidesteps all of that with a completely from-scratch approach — just strong brewed coffee, fresh lemon juice, a quick homemade maple syrup, and sparkling water. The maple simple syrup takes only a couple of minutes on the stove, and because you make it yourself, you know exactly what's in it. What you get is a drink that's bright and citrusy up front, with a deep, earthy sweetness from the maple and a satisfying fizz that makes it feel genuinely special. The contrast between the bold coffee and the tart lemon is surprisingly balanced — not too sweet, not too sharp. It's the kind of refreshing glass you'd happily pay too much for at a café, but it comes together at home with almost no effort.
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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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