Cinnamon Free Kiwi Lime Cooler
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this kiwi-lime cooler is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. 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 sweetener that keeps things light without any overpowering flavor. The whole thing gets lifted by chilled sparkling water, so every sip has that satisfying fizz without any artificial anything. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this one is a genuinely easy win — the ingredient list is short, straightforward, and completely free of the warm baking spices that sneak into so many packaged drinks and flavored sodas. Fresh mint adds an optional herbal note that makes it feel a little fancy, and the lime slices on the rim don't hurt either. It comes together quickly and looks stunning in a glass, making it just as fitting for a casual weeknight as it is for entertaining guests.
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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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