Fructose Free Kiwi Lime Cooler

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(6)

Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling kiwi-lime drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Managing fructose intake often means giving up sweet drinks entirely, but this cooler is built around ingredients that keep things gentle — maple syrup stands in for high-fructose sweeteners, and the whole drink is strained clean so you're not getting unexpected fiber or fruit solids that can cause issues. The result is a smooth, jewel-toned base that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Fresh lime juice brings a zippy tartness that plays beautifully against the mellow sweetness of ripe kiwi, and the sparkling water gives it that satisfying effervescence without any of the mystery additives hiding in store-bought sodas. A handful of fresh mint stirred in at the end adds an herbal lift that makes the whole glass feel a little fancy. It comes together quickly and serves beautifully with a lime wheel on the rim — no special equipment needed beyond a fine-mesh strainer and a pitcher.

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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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