Oats Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold coffee drinks can feel like a minefield when you're scanning labels for hidden grain-based additives or flavored syrups with questionable ingredients. This sparkling lemonade-coffee hybrid sidesteps all of that by building every component from scratch with ingredients you can see and trust. The maple simple syrup comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop — just syrup and water — so you know exactly what's going into your glass. Bright fresh lemon juice cuts through the boldness of the cooled coffee, while the chilled sparkling water adds a fizzy lift that makes the whole thing feel like something you'd order at a trendy café. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small but satisfying trick that keeps every sip lively and effervescent. It's refreshing, a little unexpected, and genuinely impressive to serve to guests without a single complicated step involved.
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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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