Gelatin Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(26)

Bright, tropical, and fizzing with fresh flavor, this kiwi lime mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're somewhere warm even on a Tuesday night. Muddled fresh kiwi gives it a naturally vibrant color and a slightly tart, floral depth that no syrup or powder could replicate. Maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to balance the punchy lime juice without tipping into sugary territory. Many store-bought mocktails, flavored drinks, and even some cocktail mixers sneak in gelatin-based fining agents or additives — making this from-scratch approach a genuinely clean alternative. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based: fresh fruit, citrus, a natural sweetener, and sparkling water. The fine-mesh straining step is a small but satisfying technique that gives the final drink a smooth, polished texture while keeping all that real kiwi flavor front and center. Dress it up with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint and it looks every bit as good as it tastes.

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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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