Honey Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail Spritz
Bright, tropical, and fizzing with fresh flavor, this kiwi-lime spritz is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more festive. Many store-bought mocktails and flavored sparkling waters sneak in honey as a natural sweetener, so blending your own from scratch is the smartest move. Here, maple syrup steps in beautifully — it adds just enough sweetness to balance the tart lime and the bold, slightly tangy kiwi without overpowering the fruit. Blending the kiwi fresh and straining it gives you a silky, jewel-green base that looks stunning poured over ice. The splash of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps everything light and effervescent, so it drinks more like a fancy cocktail than a simple juice. A lime wheel and a sprig of mint on the rim take it from weeknight refreshment to weekend showstopper in about two seconds flat.
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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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