Low FODMAP Sparkling Kiwi Lime Spritzer

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Bright, fizzy, and genuinely refreshing, this kiwi lime spritzer is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little occasion. Fresh kiwi gets muddled down into a vibrant pulp, then strained into a clean, jewel-toned base that's light on effort but big on flavor. A quick maple syrup simple syrup ties everything together with just enough sweetness, and at roughly three-quarters of a tablespoon per serving, it stays comfortably within low FODMAP thresholds. The fresh lime juice and zest add a zippy citrus punch that makes the whole thing taste far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Topped with chilled sparkling water over ice, each glass is effervescent and crisp — exactly what you want when most store-bought flavored drinks are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup or fruit juice blends that can quietly cause problems. It serves four, so it's easy to batch for a gathering or keep the base in the fridge and build glasses as you go. A lime wheel and a sprig of mint make it look genuinely beautiful with almost zero extra effort.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced into rounds
Ingredient note
Kiwi only becomes a problem on a low FODMAP diet in large amounts; this recipe works out to about 1 medium kiwi per serving, well within the range shown to be tolerated, so it is likely Low FODMAP. If you prefer to always avoid kiwi, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
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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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