Legume Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail
Fresh kiwi and real lime juice make this mocktail genuinely vibrant — the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy café but comes together in minutes with a shaker and a strainer. Muddling the kiwi releases all that bright, tropical pulp, and combined with a touch of maple syrup, the sweetness feels natural rather than cloying. The sparkling water finish gives it a satisfying effervescence that makes it feel like a proper cocktail-hour drink, no alcohol required. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from legumes, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, simple produce and pantry staples. The straining step is worth the extra thirty seconds; it gives you a silky, jewel-toned liquid that looks stunning poured over ice with a lime wheel on the rim. Whether you're hosting guests or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of refreshing drink that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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