Pistachio Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold brew meets citrus meets maple in one of the most unexpectedly refreshing drinks you'll make all summer. The combination of strong coffee, bright fresh lemon juice, and earthy maple syrup sounds bold on paper, but it comes together in a way that's balanced, lightly sweet, and completely addictive. A quick two-minute maple simple syrup is all the prep work involved before you're just pouring, stirring, and topping with chilled sparkling water. Pouring the fizz slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip effervescent right down to the last drop. The whole thing is built from straightforward pantry and produce staples — coffee, lemons, maple syrup, sparkling water — so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. It's naturally free of tree nuts without any substitutions or label-checking required, which makes it an easy go-to for anyone navigating nut sensitivities. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice and it looks like something you'd pay way too much for at a trendy café.
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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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