Nutmeg Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail
Fresh kiwi and bright lime juice come together in a drink that tastes like a tropical vacation in a glass. Muddling the kiwi releases every drop of its sweet, tangy juice, and a touch of maple syrup rounds out the flavors without overpowering the fruit. The whole thing gets shaken hard over ice, strained until silky smooth, and finished with a generous pour of chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Warm-weather spices like nutmeg have no place here — this mocktail is built entirely on fresh fruit, citrus, and clean sweetness, so it's naturally free of any spice concerns without any substitutions required. It's elegant enough to serve at a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a random Tuesday afternoon. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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