Honey Free Kiwi Lime Cooler

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(6)

This bright, tangy cooler is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny, even if you're just standing at your kitchen counter. Fresh kiwi gets muddled down into a vibrant pulp, then strained with lime juice into a clean, jewel-toned base that's genuinely refreshing. The sweetness here comes entirely from maple syrup, which dissolves into a quick homemade simple syrup — no honey involved at any step, so there's zero need to scrutinize store-bought mixers or flavored syrups. Sparkling water brings the fizz, and a handful of fresh mint adds an herby lift that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy without any extra effort. It comes together in one pitcher and is ready to pour almost immediately, which makes it perfect for warm afternoons or last-minute entertaining. Garnish with lime slices and a sprig of mint and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.

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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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