Paleo Kiwi Lime Mocktail

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(26)

Fresh kiwi and real lime juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a bright, tangy base that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Muddling the kiwi by hand coaxes out every drop of that tropical sweetness, and a touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness without any refined sugar in sight. The whole thing gets shaken hard over ice, strained smooth, and finished with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy lift that makes it feel genuinely celebratory. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table — especially with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint tucked in — but comes together in just a few minutes. For anyone navigating a grain-free, whole-foods lifestyle, mocktails can be a minefield of mystery syrups and artificial flavors, so having a recipe built entirely from real, recognizable ingredients is a genuine relief. Serve it at a weekend brunch, a summer cookout, or honestly any Tuesday when you just want something that feels a little special.

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Ingredients

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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