BHA & BHT Free Kiwi Lime Cooler

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(6)

Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this kiwi-lime cooler is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Ripe kiwis get muddled down into a lush pulp, then strained into a clean, jewel-green juice that pairs beautifully with fresh lime and a maple syrup simple syrup. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable — no artificial preservatives, no synthetic antioxidants, nothing that requires a magnifying glass on a label. That matters more than people realize, since BHA and BHT sneak into a surprising number of packaged drink mixes, flavored syrups, and even some bottled juices. Here, the sweetness comes entirely from maple syrup and the natural sugars in the fruit, so you know exactly what's going into your glass. A handful of fresh mint and a splash of chilled sparkling water finish it off with an herby fizz that feels almost fancy. Make it for a crowd or just yourself — either way, it disappears fast.

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Ingredients

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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