Red Meat Allergy Friendly Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold brew meets citrus in the most unexpected and refreshing way — this sparkling drink layers bold coffee, bright lemon, and earthy maple syrup into something that feels genuinely special. The homemade maple simple syrup comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop, and it adds a rounded, natural sweetness that plain sugar just can't match. Fresh lemon juice gives the whole thing a zippy lift, and the chilled sparkling water poured slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip lively and effervescent. It's the kind of drink you'd pay too much for at a trendy café, but it's surprisingly easy to pull off at home with ingredients you likely already have. Since this recipe is built entirely from coffee, citrus, maple, and sparkling water, there's nothing here to stress about from an allergen standpoint — just pure, clean flavor. Serve it over a generous pile of ice with a lemon slice on the rim for a little extra flair.
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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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