Vegan Kiwi Lime Mocktail
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, this kiwi lime mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're somewhere warm even on an ordinary Tuesday. Fresh kiwi gets muddled down into a vibrant pulp, then shaken hard with real lime juice and maple syrup so every sip is layered with tart, sweet, and fruity flavor. Maple syrup does the sweetening here instead of honey, which means the whole thing is completely plant-based without any substitutions or compromises. Straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, jewel-toned base that looks stunning once topped with chilled sparkling water. It's elegant enough to serve at a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a weeknight when you just want something special in your glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint and it honestly looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.
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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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