Strawberry and kiwi spritzer

Ingredients

• 4 squeezesstrawberry and kiwi flavoured stevia drops
• 1 litreclub soda or still water
• 225 g (1½ cups)fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 4 mediumstrawberries, sliced, for garnish
• 2 wholekiwis, peeled and chopped
• 1 mediumkiwi, sliced, for garnish
• 1 cup (about 150 g), or to tasteice

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the fruit

   Put the chopped strawberries and kiwis in a large pitcher.

2. 2

   Muddle the fruit

   Use a wooden spoon to crush the fruit well. If you prefer pieces of whole fruit in the drink, leave it unmuddled.

3. 3

   Add the liquids

   Add the stevia drops and the still or sparkling water to the pitcher.

4. 4

   Stir with ice

   Add plenty of ice, stir with a spoon and pour into glasses.

5. 5

   Garnish the glasses

   Add sliced strawberries and kiwi to each glass.

What is a strawberry and kiwi spritzer?

A spritzer is a refreshing mixed drink made by combining flavourful ingredients with still or sparkling water. This recipe pairs ripe strawberries and kiwi with fruit-flavoured stevia for a no-added-sugar drink.

There is no particular regional origin specified for this version. Muddling the fresh fruit helps its flavour spread through the water, while the sliced garnish keeps each glass bright and inviting.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 60 calories, 1g protein, 13g carbs, 0g fat.

The strawberries, kiwi and stevia-flavoured drops contribute most of the carbohydrate, while the fruit also provides a small amount of protein; the recipe contains no added fat. Pair a glass with a savoury snack containing protein, such as hummus or cheese, for a more substantial spread.

Choosing the fruit

Ripe strawberries: Choose berries that smell fragrant and are evenly coloured. Hull and chop them so they are easy to crush in the pitcher.

Kiwi: Use fruit that yields slightly when pressed but is not mushy. Peel and chop the two kiwis for the drink, keeping the separate sliced kiwi for the garnish.

Muddling for flavour

Wooden spoon: Press and crush the chopped fruit until it releases its juices. You do not need to turn it into a perfectly smooth purée.

Whole-fruit option: Skip the muddling if you want more distinct pieces in the drink. The flavour may be less infused, but the fruit will remain intact.

Adding the water

Sparkling water: Add it to the pitcher after the fruit and stevia. Stir gently to combine without unnecessarily knocking out the fizz.

Still water: Use this instead if you prefer a flatter, lighter-tasting drink. The recipe allows either option.

Serving it cold

Ice: Add plenty just before serving, then stir and pour into glasses. A cold drink tastes especially refreshing, and the ice helps keep it chilled as you serve.

Garnish: Divide the sliced strawberries and kiwi among the glasses. Add them after pouring so they remain visible.

What to serve alongside

Serve the spritzer with snacks or a meal for a casual gathering. Its fruity flavour works well alongside savoury bites such as sandwiches, vegetable sticks or crisps.

For a pitcher that stays fizzy, you can mix the fruit and stevia first, then add sparkling water and ice shortly before pouring.

Recipe notes & tips

• Taste the fruit before mixing, as its ripeness affects the spritzer's sweetness.
• Crush the fruit with a wooden spoon rather than blending it if you want a textured drink.
• Add sparkling water gently and stir only as much as needed to combine.
• Chill the water before mixing for a cold drink without relying entirely on ice.
• Keep the sliced garnish separate until serving so it stays neat in the glasses.

Variations

• Extra fizz: Use sparkling water and pour it in just before serving.
• Still version: Replace the club soda with still water for a non-fizzy drink.
• Fruitier glasses: Add extra chopped strawberry or kiwi to each serving.
• Less texture: Muddle the fruit thoroughly before adding the water.
• Whole-fruit style: Leave the chopped fruit unmuddled for more distinct pieces.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Over-muddling: Crushing until completely smooth can make the drink pulpy; stop once the fruit has released its juices.
• Adding fizz too early: The bubbles can fade while the pitcher sits; mix in sparkling water shortly before serving.
• Using hard fruit: Unripe fruit can taste less fragrant; choose fruit that is ripe but still holds its shape.
• Skipping the stir: Stevia and fruit may not be evenly distributed; give the pitcher a gentle stir before pouring.
• Forgetting the garnish: Sliced fruit adds colour and a fresh aroma; divide it among the glasses at the end.

How to store

Keep the prepared drink covered in the fridge and use it within a day; sparkling water will lose its fizz over time. For the freshest bubbles, store the fruit mixture separately and add sparkling water and ice just before serving. This drink is best served cold rather than reheated.

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