Chicken Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold brew meets citrus meets maple in one of the most unexpectedly refreshing drinks you'll make all summer. Strong brewed coffee forms the bold backbone, while fresh lemon juice cuts right through it with a bright, tart lift that wakes up every sip. The homemade maple simple syrup is the secret weapon here — just two ingredients simmered together, and it adds a warm, rounded sweetness that plain sugar simply can't match. Chilled sparkling water goes in last, poured slowly down the side of the glass so every pour stays beautifully fizzy. It's layered, lively, and genuinely stunning over ice with a lemon slice on the rim. Every single ingredient in this drink is naturally free from poultry, so there's zero label-reading stress — just pure, plant-based refreshment from glass to garnish.
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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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