BHA & BHT Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail Spritz
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this kiwi lime spritz is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on a Tuesday afternoon. The base is blended from fresh kiwi, real lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup — no artificial preservatives, no synthetic antioxidants, just clean, whole ingredients that taste exactly like what they are. That matters more than it sounds, because BHA and BHT sneak into a surprising number of packaged beverages and flavored syrups, making store-bought mocktails a bit of a minefield. Making it yourself means you know exactly what's in the glass. Straining the blended mixture gives you a silky, jewel-green liquid that looks stunning over ice, and the sparkling water finish adds just enough fizz to make it feel celebratory. A lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint take it from casual to genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to double the next time friends come over.
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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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