Dairy Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
This drink is the kind of thing that sounds unexpected but tastes like it was always meant to exist. Strong brewed coffee meets bright, fresh lemon juice and a homemade maple simple syrup, all topped off with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish. The maple syrup is made from scratch in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop, which means you control exactly what goes in — no mystery additives, no dairy-laden creamers, just clean, real ingredients. Since the base is coffee, citrus, and maple, it's naturally free of any dairy without any substitutions required. It works beautifully as an afternoon pick-me-up or a brunch drink that feels a little more special than your usual iced coffee. Serve it in tall glasses over plenty of ice and don't skip the slow pour of sparkling water — that gentle fizz makes every sip feel like a treat.
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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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