Ginger Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(26)

Bright, tangy, and impossibly 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 vibrant pulp, then shaken hard with lime juice and maple syrup until everything is ice-cold and perfectly balanced. Straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, jewel-toned base that looks stunning in a tall glass. So many store-bought mocktails and flavored sparkling drinks sneak in ginger as a background note, which makes finding something genuinely safe a little frustrating — this one is built entirely from fruit, citrus, and a touch of natural sweetener. The maple syrup rounds out the tartness without overpowering the kiwi, and the sparkling water finish keeps every sip light and effervescent. A lime wheel and fresh mint on top make it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant, but it comes together in minutes with no special equipment beyond a shaker and a strainer.

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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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