Shellfish Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail
Fresh kiwi and real lime juice make this sparkling mocktail genuinely vibrant — the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy café but comes together in your own kitchen in minutes. Muddling the kiwi releases all that bright, tropical pulp, and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully smooth, jewel-toned base without any gritty texture. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness just enough, so every sip feels balanced rather than puckering. Topped with chilled sparkling water, it's refreshing in a way that feels genuinely celebratory — no alcohol required. The optional lime wheel and mint sprig take it from casual to impressive with almost zero extra effort, making it a great option for hosting or just treating yourself on a weeknight. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so you never have to second-guess what's in your glass.
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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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