Nightshade Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold coffee drinks can feel off-limits when you're avoiding nightshades, but this one is naturally free of anything on that list — just bold brewed coffee, bright lemon juice, a touch of maple sweetness, and sparkling water. The combination sounds unexpected, but it works beautifully: the citrus cuts through the bitterness of the coffee while the maple syrup rounds everything out with a warm, earthy sweetness. Making the maple simple syrup takes only a couple of minutes on the stovetop, and once it cools, the whole drink comes together in under five minutes. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps it fizzy and light, so every sip has that satisfying effervescent lift. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a weekend brunch but easy enough to throw together on a Tuesday afternoon. Serve it over a full glass 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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