Paraben Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(26)

This vibrant mocktail is a serious crowd-pleaser — bright, tangy, and refreshing in a way that feels genuinely special without a drop of alcohol. Fresh kiwi gets muddled down into a lush pulp, then shaken hard with real lime juice and maple syrup so every sip is layered with natural fruit flavor. Straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth base that sparkles beautifully once the chilled water hits the glass. For anyone navigating paraben sensitivities, the appeal here is straightforward: every single ingredient is a whole, recognizable food with no synthetic preservatives or hidden additives to second-guess. Store-bought flavored drinks and cocktail mixers are notoriously tricky territory, often packed with preservatives that can be hard to spot on a label. Making this at home puts you fully in control, and honestly, the result tastes far better than anything from a bottle anyway. Finish each glass with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks like it came straight from a rooftop bar.

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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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