Mushroom Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold coffee drinks can feel like a gamble when you're scanning labels for unexpected add-ins, but this one is refreshingly straightforward — every ingredient is exactly what it sounds like. Strong brewed coffee meets bright fresh lemon juice in a combination that sounds bold but tastes surprisingly balanced, almost like a grown-up lemonade with a serious caffeine kick. The maple simple syrup is made from scratch in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop, so you control exactly what goes into your glass. Sparkling water gets poured slowly down the side to keep every sip fizzy and lively, which makes the whole drink feel a little fancy without any extra effort. It's the kind of thing you'd pay too much for at a coffee shop, and it comes together at home with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Serve it over ice with a lemon slice and enjoy it immediately while the bubbles are still doing their thing.
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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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