Artificial Food Coloring Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail Spritz
Bright green, tangy, and fizzing with fresh flavor, this mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — no bar cart required. Every drop of color comes straight from real kiwi and fresh-squeezed lime juice, so you never have to squint at a label wondering what "Red 40" or "Blue 1" is doing in your glass. Maple syrup brings a gentle sweetness that lets the fruit shine without any artificial enhancement. The blending and straining process is a small extra step, but it delivers a silky, jewel-toned base that looks genuinely stunning poured over ice. Topped with chilled sparkling water, the result is effervescent and refreshing in a way that feels far more elevated than the effort involved. A lime wheel and a sprig of mint on the rim turn it into something you'd happily serve at a dinner party or a lazy Sunday brunch.
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2 servings
- 4 medium kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 lime wheels, for garnish (optional)
- 2 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the kiwi, lime juice, maple syrup, and cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup or pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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