Hazelnut Free Fresh Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, fruit-forward drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Fresh kiwi gets blended and strained into a silky juice that teams up with bright lemon and lime for a citrus punch that's genuinely refreshing. A quick maple syrup simple syrup ties everything together with a natural sweetness that doesn't taste cloying or artificial. The whole process is straightforward — a blender, a fine-mesh strainer, and a pitcher are really all you need. Since every ingredient here is a whole fruit, a citrus, or a pantry staple, there's zero guesswork about hidden nut-based additives sneaking into your glass. Garnish with a few lime slices and fresh mint and it looks like something you'd pay way too much for at a café. It's the kind of homemade drink that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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