Nightshade Free Sparkling Kiwi Lime Spritzer
Bright, tropical, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Ripe kiwis are muddled down to a lush pulp, then combined with fresh lime juice and a quick maple syrup simple syrup that adds just the right touch of sweetness without overpowering the fruit. The whole base gets strained smooth before sparkling water lifts it into something effervescent and gorgeous in the glass. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, drinks can sometimes feel like a minefield of hidden tomato-based mixers or pepper-infused syrups — this one is completely built from fruit, citrus, and natural sweetener, so there's nothing to second-guess. The maple-lime syrup comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop, and the rest is really just muddling, straining, and pouring. Garnished with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot. Keep the sparkling water well chilled and serve it immediately for maximum fizz.
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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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