Hazelnut Free Kiwi Lime Cooler
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Ripe kiwis get muddled down into a pulpy base, then strained smooth and brightened with a generous pour of fresh lime juice — the result is a vivid green cooler that tastes as good as it looks. A quick maple syrup simple syrup keeps things naturally sweet without any fuss, and the chilled sparkling water adds just the right amount of fizz. Fresh mint stirred in at the end takes the whole thing to another level, making it feel genuinely special with almost zero effort. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, drinks and flavored beverages can sometimes be a minefield of unexpected additives, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. This one comes together in minutes and is just as welcome at a backyard cookout as it is on a quiet afternoon at home.
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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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