Citric Acid Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail
Fresh kiwi and real lime juice do all the heavy lifting here, creating a vibrant, tropical mocktail that tastes like something you'd order at a rooftop bar. Muddling the kiwi releases its natural sweetness and that gorgeous green color, while maple syrup rounds out the tartness without any processed additives. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, store-bought drinks and mixers are practically a minefield — added citric acid shows up in everything from flavored sparkling water to bottled juice blends. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole fruit and freshly squeezed lime, so you know exactly what's going into your glass. Straining the muddled kiwi through a fine-mesh sieve gives the final drink a clean, smooth texture that feels genuinely polished. Topped with chilled sparkling water and a sprig of mint, it's refreshing, a little fancy, and completely satisfying without a drop of alcohol or a single questionable ingredient.
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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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