Chicken Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and absolutely refreshing, this kiwi lime mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on a regular Tuesday. Fresh kiwi gets muddled down into a vibrant pulp, then shaken hard with real lime juice, maple syrup, and ice until everything is ice-cold and perfectly blended. Straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, jewel-toned base that's completely free of any chunky bits — just pure, clean fruit flavor. A generous pour of chilled sparkling water on top adds that satisfying fizz that makes it feel genuinely special. The maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of the lime without tipping into sugary territory. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint if you want to make it look as good as it tastes — which, honestly, it already does.
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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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