Sparkling Coffee Lemonade

A refreshing iced coffee lemonade made with bold chilled coffee, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water. It balances bright, sweet-tart citrus with a smooth coffee finish for a lively summer-to-fall drink.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 5 min · Yield: 2 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1.5 cups sparkling water
• 2 cups ice
• 0.5 medium lemon

Cooking instructions

1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely; this makes about 1/3 cup simple syrup. (about 5 min) — Medium heat, then cool
2. Brew the coffee strong and chill it completely. Slice the lemon into thin rounds for garnish. (about 5 min) — Chilled
3. Fill two tall glasses with the ice. Divide the lemon juice and 1/4 cup of the cooled simple syrup between the glasses, then stir. (about 2 min) — None
4. Pour 1/2 cup chilled coffee into each glass, then slowly top each with 3/4 cup sparkling water. Stir gently once to combine without flattening the bubbles. (about 2 min) — Chilled
5. Taste and add more simple syrup if desired. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately. (about 1 min) — Chilled