Paraben Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
This drink is the kind of unexpected combination that sounds wild until you take the first sip — and then you immediately want to make another round. Strong brewed coffee meets bright, fresh lemon juice and a touch of maple simple syrup, all topped off with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish. The maple syrup is made from scratch right on the stovetop with just two ingredients, so you know exactly what's going into your glass — no mystery additives or synthetic preservatives hiding in a store-bought bottle. That matters more than people realize, since many flavored syrups and packaged drink mixes can contain parabens as preservatives. Here, every component is clean and straightforward: real coffee, real citrus, real maple. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps the bubbles lively, and a fresh lemon slice on the rim makes it look like something you'd pay too much for at a trendy café. It's the perfect afternoon pick-me-up or a seriously impressive drink to set out for guests.
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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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