Brighten your brew with lemonade and a splash of sparkling water.
It may seem an unlikely combination, but adding lemonade to your homemade iced coffee creates a bold, tangy and delicious drink. Think of it as an Arnold Palmer, with strong coffee instead of black tea.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup lemonade (either ready-made or use our recipe below)
- 1 cup double-strength coffee
- A splash of sparkling water
- Ice
TRY IT WITH
How to Make Iced Coffee Lemonade
STEP ONE
To make homemade lemonade, first make simple syrup by bringing sugar and water to a boil until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
STEP TWO
Juice lemons.
STEP THREE
Stir together water, simple syrup and lemon juice.
STEP FOUR
To make the iced coffee lemonade, fill a glass with ice.
STEP FIVE
Pour double-strength coffee and lemonade over the ice.
STEP SIX
Add a splash of sparkling water.
STEP SEVEN
Serve and enjoy.
FOR HOMEMADE LEMONADE
What You'll Need
Makes About 3 Cups
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup filtered water
¼ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
How To Make
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and ¼ cup water. Stir over medium heat for 5 minutes until sugar has dissolved into a simple syrup
Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- You can store your simple syrup in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 3–4 weeks.
Juice lemons.
Stir together remaining water, simple syrup and lemon juice.
