Emulsifier Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold coffee drinks can be tricky when you're avoiding additives, since many bottled or café versions sneak in stabilizers and emulsifiers to get that smooth, creamy texture. This one keeps things completely clean — just brewed coffee, fresh lemon juice, a quick homemade maple syrup, and sparkling water. The maple simple syrup comes together in about two minutes on the stove and adds a warm, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the bright citrus and bold coffee. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip lively and fizzy, which makes the whole drink feel a little fancy without any extra effort. It's tart, slightly sweet, caffeinated, and refreshing all at once — the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever paid five dollars for something similar at a coffee shop. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a lemon slice on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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