Chicken Free Fresh Kiwi Lime Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this kiwi lime lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Fresh kiwis are blended and strained into a silky juice that layers beautifully with squeezed lemon and lime for a citrus punch that's anything but ordinary. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener here, dissolving into a quick homemade simple syrup that gives the whole drink a subtle, rounded sweetness without any processed sugar. Every single ingredient in this glass is pure and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what you're actually pouring. Serve it over ice with a few lime slices and fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes — genuinely pitcher-worthy for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon on the porch. It's easy to dial the sweetness up or down to your liking, which makes it just as crowd-pleasing for kids as it is for adults.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
For the lemonade
- 4 medium kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
- 2
Add the chopped kiwi to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
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