Chestnut Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold brew meets citrus meets a touch of golden sweetness — this sparkling drink is one of those combinations that sounds unexpected until the first sip makes total sense. Strong brewed coffee brings a bold, slightly bitter backbone, while fresh lemon juice cuts right through it with bright acidity. A homemade maple simple syrup ties everything together with a warm, earthy sweetness that feels a step above the usual sugar syrup. The whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy lift that makes it feel genuinely refreshing and a little celebratory. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, clean components you likely already have on hand. It comes together in minutes once the syrup cools, and the result looks stunning in a tall glass with a lemon slice perched on the rim. Perfect for a slow weekend morning or an afternoon pick-me-up when you want something a little more interesting than your usual iced coffee.
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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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