Low Sodium Kiwi Lime Cooler
Fresh kiwi and bright lime juice are the stars here, muddled and strained into a clean, jewel-toned base that tastes like a proper craft cocktail — minus the alcohol and minus any added salt. For anyone keeping a close eye on sodium intake, store-bought sodas and flavored sparkling drinks can be surprisingly sneaky offenders, but every ingredient in this cooler is naturally free of the stuff. The maple syrup stands in as a gentle sweetener, dissolving into a quick homemade syrup that gives the drink just enough body without any processed additives. Chilled sparkling water brings the fizz, and a handful of fresh mint rounds everything out with a cool, herby lift. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives you a silky-smooth sip rather than a pulpy glass. Serve it immediately so the bubbles stay lively, and don't skip the lime slices on the rim if you want it to look as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the kiwi-lime base
- 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3–4 limes)
For the simple syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
For assembling
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish (optional)
For serving
- lime slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the maple syrup fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
- 2
Place the chopped kiwi in a pitcher and muddle firmly with a muddler or the back of a fork until the fruit is fully broken down into a rough pulp.
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