Ginger Free Fresh Kiwi Lime Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(23)

Bright, tropical, and impossibly refreshing, this kiwi lime lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Fresh kiwis get blended smooth and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so you get all that vivid green flavor without any pulpy texture — just clean, vibrant juice that pairs beautifully with the citrus punch of fresh lemons and limes. A quick maple syrup simple syrup sweetens everything naturally, and because it dissolves completely into the mix, every sip is perfectly balanced from the first glass to the last. Many store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks sneak in unexpected additives, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the pitcher. The triple citrus combination — kiwi, lemon, and lime — gives this drink a layered tartness that feels sophisticated without requiring any complicated technique. Serve it over ice with a few lime slices and fresh mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved.

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Ingredients

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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