Nutmeg Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold coffee drinks can feel like a gamble when you're scanning labels for unexpected spice blends or flavored syrups hiding unwanted ingredients. This one keeps things refreshingly straightforward — strong brewed coffee, fresh lemon juice, and a quick homemade maple simple syrup are all you need to build something genuinely special. The maple syrup brings a warm, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the bright citrus, while the chilled sparkling water adds a lively fizz that makes every sip feel a little celebratory. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy café but comes together in your own kitchen with total ingredient confidence. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small but satisfying trick that keeps the bubbles alive right up until the first sip. Serve it over a generous pile of ice with a lemon slice on the rim and it's instantly the most impressive thing on the table.
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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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