Emulsifier Free Kiwi Lime Cooler

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

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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. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — ripe kiwis, fresh lime juice, maple syrup, sparkling water — with zero additives, stabilizers, or emulsifiers hiding anywhere in the mix. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought sodas, juice blends, and flavored sparkling waters sneak in emulsifying agents to keep their formulas shelf-stable and smooth. Making your own means you control every drop. The process is straightforward: muddle the kiwi, strain out the pulp, stir in a quick maple syrup, and top with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Fresh mint lifts the whole thing with an herbal brightness that plays beautifully against the tart lime. It's the kind of clean, vibrant drink you'll want to make on repeat all season long.

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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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