Low Iodine 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. The combination of muddled kiwi and fresh-squeezed lime juice creates a vivid, fruit-forward base that feels far more special than anything you'd grab off a store shelf. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener here — a smart swap that keeps things clean and avoids the iodized additives that can sneak into processed ingredients. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing every label, but every component in this cooler is naturally straightforward and easy to verify. The whole thing comes together in minutes: muddle, strain, sweeten, and top with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy finish that doesn't lose its lift. Fresh mint and lime slices make it look like something from a fancy café, but the effort is genuinely minimal. It's a crowd-pleasing, diet-friendly drink that proves you don't have to sacrifice anything to sip well.

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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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