Tree Nut Free Sparkling Coffee Maple Lemonade
Cold coffee drinks can feel like a summer ritual, but this one takes things somewhere genuinely unexpected. Strong brewed coffee meets bright fresh lemon juice and a homemade maple simple syrup, all topped off with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish that's equal parts coffeehouse and lemonade stand. The maple syrup gets a quick simmer with water to create a smooth, pourable sweetener that blends seamlessly into the drink without any graininess. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, feel-good sipping. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps the bubbles lively all the way to the last sip, which is a small move that makes a big difference. Serve it over plenty 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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