MSG Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold brew meets citrus in the most unexpected and refreshing way. This drink layers strong cooled coffee with bright fresh lemon juice, a homemade maple simple syrup, and a generous pour of sparkling water for something that feels both sophisticated and totally approachable. Because the syrup is made from scratch with just maple syrup and water, you know exactly what's going into your glass — no flavor packets, no store-bought syrups with questionable additives, just clean and real ingredients. The maple brings a gentle, earthy sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of the lemon and the slight bitterness of the coffee. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip lively and fizzy right to the bottom. It's the kind of drink you'd pay too much for at a trendy café, but it comes together in minutes at home with almost no effort.
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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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