Carrageenan Free 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, zippy lemon juice, a touch of naturally sweet maple syrup, and a generous pour of sparkling water for a refreshing fizz that hits every note at once. The homemade maple simple syrup comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop, so you know exactly what's going into your glass — no store-bought syrups or flavored sodas with questionable additives to worry about. That matters more than it might seem, since many commercial coffee drinks and flavored sparkling beverages sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that people with carrageenan sensitivities have to constantly watch for. Here, every ingredient is clean and straightforward: coffee, fresh lemon, maple syrup, water, and ice. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps that satisfying effervescence intact, so your first sip is as lively as the last. It's a genuinely impressive drink to serve guests, and even better to make just for yourself on a warm afternoon.

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