Spice Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
This drink is the kind of unexpected combination that sounds a little wild until you actually try it — and then you can't stop thinking about it. Strong brewed coffee meets bright, zippy lemon juice and a homemade maple simple syrup that brings just enough sweetness without overpowering anything. The whole thing gets topped off with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish that makes it feel like something you'd order at a trendy café. Because the syrup is made from scratch with just maple syrup and water, you know exactly what's going in the glass — no mystery flavorings, no blends with hidden additives. It's naturally free of anything that could irritate a sensitive palate, relying entirely on clean, whole ingredients to build its flavor. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small step that makes a real difference, keeping that satisfying effervescence intact right through the last sip. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a lemon slice on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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