Gluten Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail
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 real lime juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness — no artificial syrups or mystery flavorings in sight. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or worrying about what's hiding in a pre-made mixer. The straining step is the secret weapon: it gives you a silky, jewel-toned liquid that looks stunning in the glass without any of the fibrous texture. Topped with chilled sparkling water, the whole thing has this lively, effervescent finish that feels genuinely celebratory. A lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint push it firmly into "fancy enough for guests" territory, though it's honestly easy enough to make on a weeknight just for yourself.
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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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