Coconut Free Kiwi Lime Cooler
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this sparkling drink layers the tropical sweetness of ripe kiwi with zippy fresh lime juice for a combination that tastes like summer in a glass. A quick maple syrup simple syrup brings just enough sweetness without overpowering the fruit, and the whole thing comes together in minutes with no blender required. Muddling the kiwi by hand and pressing it through a strainer gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-toned base that looks as good as it tastes. Chilled sparkling water gets folded in gently at the end so every sip stays lively and effervescent. Fresh mint adds an herby coolness that ties the citrus and kiwi together in the best way. Many store-bought flavored sparkling drinks sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived sweeteners, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the glass. Serve it over ice with a few lime slices and extra mint for a drink that's genuinely impressive with almost zero effort.
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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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