Paleo Sparkling Kiwi Lime Spritzer

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

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This bright, fizzy spritzer is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're somewhere tropical, even if you're just standing in your own kitchen. Fresh kiwi gets muddled down into a vibrant pulp, then combined with real lime juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness — no refined sugar, no artificial anything. A quick maple-lime syrup made on the stovetop ties everything together beautifully before the whole mixture gets strained into a clean, jewel-toned base. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, it's effervescent and refreshing without any of the sketchy additives you'd find in a store-bought flavored soda or cocktail mixer. The garnish of fresh mint and lime wheels takes it from casual to genuinely impressive, making it a great option for entertaining or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so it fits naturally into a grain-free, clean-eating lifestyle without any workarounds or substitutions required.

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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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