Gut Friendly Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
This drink is the kind of unexpected combination that makes you wonder why you haven't been making it all summer. Strong brewed coffee meets bright, fresh lemon juice and a touch of 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, so you know exactly what's going into your glass — no mystery additives or artificial sweeteners that can upset a sensitive digestive system. Fresh lemon juice rather than bottled concentrate keeps things clean and vibrant, and the sparkling water adds that satisfying effervescence without any gut-irritating ingredients hiding in the label. It comes together in two tall glasses with a handful of ice and a lemon slice on the rim, which makes it feel genuinely special without any real effort. Whether you're sipping it as an afternoon pick-me-up or serving it to guests, this one is as easy on the stomach as it is on the eyes.
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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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