Lupin Free Sparkling Kiwi Lime Spritzer

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

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Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling kiwi lime spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Ripe kiwis get muddled down into a lush pulp, then combined with fresh lime juice and a quick maple syrup syrup before being strained into a clean, jewel-toned base. The result is a naturally sweet-tart concentrate that pairs beautifully with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy finish. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole — no packaged mixes, no hidden additives, and absolutely nothing derived from lupin to worry about. That matters more than it sounds, since lupin flour and lupin-based thickeners have quietly crept into a surprising number of commercial beverages and flavored syrups. Making your own syrup from maple syrup and water takes barely two minutes and puts you fully in control of what goes into the glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint and you've got something that looks like it came from a cocktail bar but took almost no effort at all.

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Ingredients

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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