Gelatin Free Sparkling Kiwi Lime Spritzer
Bright, tropical, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling kiwi lime spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more festive. Ripe kiwis get muddled down into a lush pulp, then combined with fresh lime juice and a quick maple-lime syrup before being strained into a clean, jewel-toned base. The whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy finish that's light without being watery. Many store-bought sparkling drinks and flavored sodas sneak in gelatin-based fining agents or other animal-derived additives, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to go. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based — fresh fruit, citrus, maple syrup, and bubbles — so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. The maple syrup syrup adds just enough sweetness to balance the tartness of the lime without overpowering the kiwi's natural flavor. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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