Nitrate & Nitrite Free Kiwi Lime Cooler

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(6)

Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this kiwi-lime cooler is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Every ingredient here is completely clean and naturally free of preservatives — ripe kiwis, fresh lime juice, maple syrup, sparkling water, and mint — so there's no label-reading required and no hidden additives to worry about. Many store-bought sodas and flavored drinks sneak in preservatives to extend shelf life, but when you make this at home from scratch, you know exactly what's going in the glass. The maple syrup stands in beautifully as a sweetener, dissolving into a quick syrup that balances the tartness of the lime without any artificial flavoring. Muddling the kiwi and pressing it through a strainer gives the base a silky, jewel-toned quality that looks stunning and tastes even better. A handful of fresh mint stirred in at the end adds an herbal lift that ties the whole thing together. It comes together quickly and serves up beautifully, making it just as fitting for a casual weeknight as it is for entertaining guests.

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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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