Nightshade 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 beachside bar. Muddling fresh kiwi releases all of its tropical, slightly tart juice, which then gets shaken together with real lime juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness — no artificial syrups or mystery additives in sight. The whole thing gets strained smooth and topped with sparkling water, so every sip is clean, fizzy, and beautifully balanced. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category, but every ingredient here is straightforwardly safe — just fruit, citrus, a natural sweetener, and bubbles. It comes together in minutes and looks stunning in a tall glass with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint. This is the kind of mocktail you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.
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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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