Capsaicin Free Sparkling Kiwi Lime Infused Water
Bright, fizzy, and genuinely refreshing, this infused sparkling water is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Thinly sliced kiwi and lime are gently pressed to coax out their juices, then left to steep in chilled sparkling water until every sip is lightly fragrant and citrusy. A handful of fresh mint leaves takes it up another notch if you have them on hand. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to capsaicin, finding flavored drinks and packaged sparkling waters can be trickier than expected — spice extracts and "natural flavors" have a way of sneaking into commercial beverages. Making your own means you know exactly what's in the glass: fruit, bubbles, and nothing else. It comes together with almost no effort and looks beautiful served over ice with the fruit slices floating through the glasses.
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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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