Beef Free Kiwi Lime Cooler
This bright, tangy cooler is exactly what you want when the weather turns warm and you need something refreshing that feels a little special. Ripe kiwis get muddled down into a lush pulp, then strained with fresh lime juice and a maple syrup simple syrup for a drink that's fruity, tart, and just sweet enough. The sparkling water goes in last so every glass stays perfectly bubbly, and a handful of fresh mint takes the whole thing to another level. It comes together in one pitcher, which makes it ideal for entertaining or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon. Since every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and produce-driven, there's nothing to second-guess — just clean, vibrant flavor from start to finish. Garnish with lime slices and a sprig of mint and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.
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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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