Legume Free Kiwi Lime Cooler

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(6)

Fresh kiwi and lime are a natural pairing, and this cooler brings out the best of both — bright, tangy, and just sweet enough from a quick maple syrup base. Muddling the kiwi directly in the pitcher pulls out every bit of that vivid green flavor before it gets strained into a silky, pulp-free juice that looks as good as it tastes. The sparkling water goes in last and gets the gentlest stir, so every glass stays lively and effervescent right through to the final sip. Mint leaves add a cool, herby lift that makes the whole drink feel like something you'd order at a nice café. This is the kind of recipe that's naturally free of beans, lentils, and legume-derived additives without any substitutions needed — just real fruit, citrus, and a handful of pantry staples. It comes together quickly and scales up easily if you're making a pitcher for a crowd. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint and it's genuinely stunning on a summer table.

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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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