Fish Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold coffee drinks can feel like a gamble when you're scanning ingredient labels at a café, but this one is entirely in your hands with nothing but pantry staples and fresh citrus. The combination of bold brewed coffee, bright lemon juice, and a homemade maple simple syrup is unexpected in the best possible way — sweet, tart, and just a little smoky all at once. That quick two-minute syrup on the stovetop is the secret weapon here, giving the drink a rounded, caramel-like sweetness that plain sugar just can't match. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip lively and effervescent, so it feels genuinely special rather than just a glass of iced coffee with a twist. It's the kind of drink you'd pay too much for at a trendy brunch spot, except you made it at home in about five minutes. 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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