Pescatarian Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
This drink is the kind of unexpected combination that sounds a little wild until you actually taste it — and then you wonder why you haven't been making it all summer. Strong brewed coffee meets bright fresh lemon juice, a touch of homemade maple simple syrup, and a generous pour of chilled sparkling water for a beverage that's refreshing, lightly sweet, and just a little caffeinated. The maple syrup comes together in under five minutes on the stovetop, and the whole drink is assembled glass by glass over ice, so it feels genuinely special without any real effort. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip beautifully fizzy right to the bottom. It's naturally free of meat and seafood — not that you'd ever think about that when something tastes this good. Serve it on a warm afternoon, at a weekend brunch, or honestly any time you want something a little more interesting than plain iced coffee.
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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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