Seeds Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold brew meets citrus in the most unexpected and refreshing way — this sparkling drink layers strong coffee, bright lemon juice, and a homemade maple simple syrup into something that tastes like a specialty café creation you made yourself. The maple syrup is cooked down with just a splash of water to create a smooth, naturally sweet base that blends beautifully with the tartness of fresh lemon. Every single ingredient here is completely free of seeds, so there's no scanning labels or swapping anything out — it just works as written. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps the fizz alive, giving you that satisfying effervescence in every sip. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive with a lemon slice perched on the rim but comes together with almost no effort. Perfect for a slow weekend morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up that feels a little more special than your usual glass of 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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