This kiwi juice recipe is a bright, fizzy drink made by muddling fresh kiwi with lime juice and topping it with chilled Sprite or lemon-lime soda. It is sweet, tangy, refreshing, and ready in about 10 minutes without a blender.
Because the kiwi is muddled rather than strained, the drink has small, juicy pieces of fruit in every sip. The texture is closer to a sparkling kiwi drink than traditional smooth juice, but you can blend and strain the kiwi first if you prefer a smoother result.
Ripe kiwi makes the biggest difference in this recipe. Choose fruit that gives slightly when gently pressed because very firm kiwi can taste tart and will not release as much juice. For more information, keep your existing outbound link on the guide to ripening and storing kiwi.
I love serving this kiwi drink during warm-weather lunches and brunches. It pairs especially well with my Watermelon Feta Salad, where the sweet watermelon, salty feta, and fresh mint balance the tangy kiwi and lime.
For another refreshing homemade drink, try my Best Homemade Lemonade Ever or this naturally fruity Fresh Raspberry Juice.
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Ingredients for Kiwi Juice Recipe
Letās Make Kiwi Juice
- Peel the kiwi and cut it into small pieces. Divide the diced kiwi between two tall glasses.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon sugar to each glass. Use a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to gently crush the kiwi until it releases plenty of juice. Use a sturdy glass and press the fruit just enough to break it down without splashing. For more helpful muddling technique, see Serious Eatsā guide to muddling fruit and herbs.
- Add 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice to each glass. Add a few lime slices if using.
- Slowly pour 1 cup chilled Sprite into each glass. Stir once or twice, just enough to combine.
- Garnish with extra kiwi or lime slices and serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
Can I Make Kiwi Juice Without Sprite
Yes. For a lighter kiwi juice, replace the Sprite with chilled sparkling water or club soda. Taste the drink before serving and add a little extra sugar, honey, or simple syrup if the kiwi tastes too tart. The drink will be less sweet but still fresh and fizzy.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Using kiwi that is too firm or underripe.
- Not muddling the kiwi enough to release its juices.
- Adding too much sugar before tasting the fruit.
- Using warm Sprite or lemon-lime soda.
- Adding the soda too early, which can make it lose its fizz.
- Making the drink too far ahead before serving.
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FAQs
Yes. Use chilled club soda or sparkling water, then add extra sugar or simple syrup to taste.
No. The kiwi is muddled directly in the glass, which keeps small fruity pieces in the drink.
Yes. Let it thaw slightly first so it is easier to muddle. Frozen kiwi may make the drink colder but can release more liquid.
Prepare the kiwi, sugar, and lime juice ahead, but add Sprite immediately before serving.
No. This is a non-alcoholic kiwi soda drink.
Use club soda instead of Sprite and sweeten only with a small amount of sugar or honey.
Yes. This recipe uses muddled kiwi instead of a blender, so you get fresh kiwi flavor with small pieces of fruit in every sip. For a smoother drink, you can blend the kiwi with lime juice and sugar, then top it with Sprite.
It is made with fresh kiwi and lime, but Sprite adds sugar. For a lighter version, use sparkling water or club soda and sweeten lightly with honey or simple syrup.
Kiwi Drink Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Divide the diced kiwi between two tall glasses.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon sugar to each glass.
- Muddle the kiwi and sugar with a muddler or wooden spoon until juicy but still slightly chunky.
- Add 1 tablespoon lime juice to each glass.
- Slowly pour 1 cup chilled Sprite into each glass.
- Stir gently once or twice. Garnish with lime slices or extra kiwi, then serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Notes
- Use ripe kiwi for the sweetest flavor and easiest muddling.
- For a less sweet drink, use club soda instead of Sprite and add sugar to taste.
- Do not make the complete drink too far ahead because the soda will lose its fizz.
- Nutrition is estimated and may change depending on the soda brand used.
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