Nitrate & Nitrite 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 regular Tuesday. Blended fresh kiwi and real lime juice give it a vivid green color and a flavor that's tart, lightly sweet, and completely alive. Maple syrup does the sweetening here — no processed syrups or packaged drink mixes that can sneak in unwanted additives. Because everything is made from scratch with whole fruit and pantry staples, you have total control over what goes into your glass. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives you a silky, smooth base that mingles beautifully with the sparkling water. A lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim make it look like something you'd pay good money for at a restaurant. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing mocktail that proves clean ingredients and great flavor are absolutely not mutually exclusive.
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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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