Honey Free Sparkling Kiwi Lime Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. Ripe kiwi gets muddled down into a lush, tropical pulp, then combined with fresh lime juice and a maple-lime syrup before being strained into a silky, bright base. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, which means the whole drink is completely free of bee-derived ingredients without sacrificing any of that satisfying sweetness. The sparkling water goes in last, keeping all those bubbles lively and effervescent right up until the first sip. It's tart, a little tropical, and just sweet enough — the kind of thing that disappears fast at a gathering. A lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive with almost no extra effort.
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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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