Emulsifier Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(26)

Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this kiwi-lime mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on a Tuesday afternoon. Fresh kiwi gets muddled down into a vibrant pulp, then shaken hard with real lime juice and a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a clean, jewel-toned juice — no shortcuts, no concentrates. That careful straining step is what keeps the texture silky and smooth, which matters a lot when you're avoiding the synthetic emulsifiers and stabilizers that sneak into so many bottled mixers and flavored syrups. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: fruit, citrus, a natural sweetener, and bubbles. The sparkling water goes in at the end so it stays lively and effervescent right up until the first sip. A lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint on top make it look genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.

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Ingredients

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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