Fish Free Sparkling Kiwi Lime Spritzer
This vibrant spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special, whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. Ripe kiwis get muddled down into a lush, tropical pulp, then combined with fresh lime juice and a quick maple-lime syrup for a base that's bright, tangy, and just sweet enough. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, jewel-green liquid that looks stunning the moment it hits the glass. Topped with chilled sparkling water, it fizzes up beautifully and delivers that refreshing effervescence you want in a great mocktail or non-alcoholic sipper. The whole thing comes together with simple, whole-food ingredients — no mystery additives, no store-bought concentrates, and absolutely nothing from the sea to worry about. A lime wheel and fresh mint sprig on the rim make it feel genuinely polished without any extra effort. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to all season long.
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4 servings
- 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced into rounds
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lime wheels, for serving (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup fully dissolves, about 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lime zest. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
Place the kiwi slices in a pitcher or large measuring cup and muddle firmly with a muddler or the back of a fork until the fruit is broken down into a rough pulp.
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