Nitrate & Nitrite Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail
Fresh kiwi and real lime juice are the stars here, delivering a bright, tropical tang that tastes far more sophisticated than anything that comes out of a bottle. Muddling the kiwi by hand pulls out every drop of that vivid green flavor before it gets shaken with maple syrup for just the right touch of natural sweetness. The whole thing gets strained smooth, so what hits your glass is a clean, jewel-toned liquid that looks as good as it tastes. Topped with chilled sparkling water, it's effervescent and refreshing without relying on any processed mixers or flavored syrups that can sneak in unwanted additives. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which makes this a genuinely worry-free choice when you're being careful about what goes into your glass. A lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint take it from casual to cocktail-party-ready in about thirty seconds flat.
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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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