Artificial Food Coloring Free Sparkling Kiwi Lime Infused Water
Bright, fizzy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling infused water is the kind of drink that looks fancy without requiring any effort at all. Sliced kiwi and lime do all the heavy lifting, lending a tart, tropical flavor to every sip after just a short rest in the fridge. A few torn mint leaves take it even further if you're in the mood for something a little more garden-fresh. For anyone trying to cut out synthetic dyes, store-bought flavored sparkling waters and sodas can be a minefield — artificial colors sneak into the most unexpected places. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, relying on nothing but real fruit, sparkling water, and ice to create its gorgeous pale green hue. It's a perfect pitcher drink for warm afternoons, dinner parties, or just making your weekday hydration feel a little more special.
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4 servings
- 2 medium kiwis, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium lime, thinly sliced
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4–6 fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the kiwi slices and lime slices to a pitcher. If using mint leaves, add them now. Gently press the fruit with the back of a spoon 2–3 times to release some juice without fully mashing.
- 2
Pour the chilled sparkling water over the fruit and stir gently once to combine. Let the pitcher rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, until the water is lightly infused with kiwi and lime flavor.
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