Xanthan Gum Free Kiwi Lime Cooler

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

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 a regular Tuesday. Ripe kiwis get muddled down into a lush pulp, then pressed through a strainer so you get all that vivid green flavor without any chunky texture — just a clean, jewel-toned juice that's ready to sparkle. A quick maple syrup simple syrup sweetens things up naturally, and fresh lime juice keeps every sip lively and bright. The whole thing gets topped off with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz, and a handful of fresh mint takes it from good to genuinely impressive. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to flip over labels hunting for hidden additives or thickeners — what you see is exactly what you get. Garnish with lime slices and extra mint, pour it over ice, and serve it immediately while the bubbles are still doing their thing.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the kiwi-lime base

4 ripe kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
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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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