Tree Nut Free Kiwi Lime Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this kiwi-lime mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere tropical even on a Tuesday afternoon. Fresh kiwi gets muddled down into a vibrant pulp, then shaken hard with real lime juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness that doesn't taste syrupy or fake. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, jewel-toned base that looks stunning in a tall glass over ice. A generous pour of chilled sparkling water on top adds that satisfying fizz without any store-bought mixers to second-guess. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's zero concern about hidden tree nut oils or ambiguous flavoring agents that sometimes sneak into packaged drink mixes. The optional lime wheel and fresh mint take it from casual to genuinely impressive if you're serving guests. It's the kind of mocktail that earns compliments before anyone even takes a sip.
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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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