Shellfish Free Kiwi Lime Cooler
Fresh kiwi and bright lime juice come together in a drink that tastes like a tropical vacation in a glass. The ripe kiwis get muddled down into a pulp, then strained into a silky, jewel-green base that carries a natural tartness you just can't fake with a powder or concentrate. A quick maple syrup simple syrup rounds out the acidity without tipping the whole thing into candy-sweet territory. Chilled sparkling water goes in at the end with just a gentle stir, keeping every sip lively and effervescent. Fresh mint adds an herbal coolness that makes the lime pop even more, and a few slices of lime on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at a gathering, so you may want to double the batch before guests arrive.
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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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