Artificial Food Coloring Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail
That electric green color you get from fresh kiwi is genuinely stunning in a glass, and it comes entirely from the fruit itself — no dyes, no additives, just nature doing its thing. Muddling ripe kiwi releases all that bright, tropical juice, which pairs beautifully with tart fresh lime and a touch of maple syrup for balanced sweetness. So many store-bought mocktails and flavored sparkling drinks sneak in artificial colorings to achieve that vivid hue, but this one earns every bit of its good looks the honest way. The shaking and straining method gives you a silky, pulp-free base that feels genuinely sophisticated — like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. Topped with chilled sparkling water, it's fizzy and refreshing without any of the ingredient-label anxiety. A lime wheel and fresh mint sprig take it over the top for presentation, making it perfect for entertaining or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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2 servings
- 2 medium kiwis, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 ½ cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 lime wheels, for serving (optional)
- 2 fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced kiwi in a cocktail shaker or large jar. Muddle firmly with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon until the kiwi is fully broken down into a rough pulp, about 10–12 presses.
- 2
Add the lime juice, maple syrup, cold water, and ice to the shaker. Seal and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.
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