Citric Acid Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail Spritz
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, this kiwi lime spritz is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're somewhere warm even on a grey afternoon. Avoiding citric acid as an additive can make store-bought sodas, juice blends, and mocktail mixes almost entirely off-limits — but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with no hidden additives to worry about. Fresh kiwi and real squeezed lime juice do all the heavy lifting, sweetened with a touch of maple syrup for a clean, natural finish. Blending and straining the kiwi creates a silky, jewel-toned base that feels far more elevated than the effort involved. A pour of chilled sparkling water at the end gives it that satisfying fizz without any of the flavored or citric-acid-spiked seltzers that can sneak onto the no-go list. Garnished with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning in a tall glass and is genuinely impressive enough to serve to guests who have no dietary restrictions at all.
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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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