Cinnamon Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this kiwi lime mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere tropical even on a Tuesday afternoon. Fresh kiwi gets muddled down into a pulpy, jewel-green base that carries a natural sweetness you just can't fake with a powder or syrup blend. A hit of fresh lime juice sharpens everything up, while a touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness without tipping into cloying territory. The whole thing gets shaken hard over ice, strained smooth, and finished with a pour of sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this drink is a genuine win — every single ingredient is clean, whole, and completely free of the warming spices that sneak into so many flavored beverages and cocktail mixes. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.
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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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