High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this kiwi lime mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you forget you're not sipping something from a trendy cocktail bar. Fresh kiwi gets muddled down into a vibrant pulp, then shaken hard with real lime juice and a touch of maple syrup — no corn syrup, no artificial sweeteners, just clean, fruit-forward flavor from start to finish. Maple syrup does a beautiful job here, lending a gentle sweetness that lets the tart lime and tropical kiwi shine rather than getting buried under cloying sugar. The whole thing gets strained smooth and topped with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, elegant finish that looks as good as it tastes. It's a great option when you want something festive without reaching for a bottle loaded with questionable additives. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint and it's practically begging to be photographed.
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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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