Iced Coffee Lemonade
Brighten your brew with lemonade and a splash of sparkling water
It may seem an unlikely combination, but adding lemonade to your 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
- 1 cup double-strength coffee
- ½ cup lemonade (fresh-squeezed or readymade)
- Splash of sparkling water
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
Makes About 3 Cups
What You'll Need
¼ cup white sugar
2 cups water
¼ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
How To Make
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and ¼ cup of the water. Stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved into simple syrup, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
In a pitcher or large jar, add remaining water, the simple syrup and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 3–4 weeks.
