Honey Free Fresh Kiwi Lime Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(23)

Bright, tropical, and seriously refreshing, this citrus drink layers the floral tang of fresh kiwi with bold lemon and lime for a sip that feels like summer in a glass. The sweetener here is maple syrup, which dissolves into a quick two-minute simple syrup and blends seamlessly into the drink — no honey required and no compromise on flavor. Many store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks sneak in honey as a natural sweetener, so making your own from scratch is the easiest way to stay in control of exactly what's in your cup. Blending and straining the kiwi pulls out a smooth, jewel-toned juice that gives the whole pitcher a gorgeous color and a subtle tropical depth you just can't get from a powder or concentrate. A final taste-and-adjust step means you can dial the sweetness exactly where you want it before serving. Poured over ice with a few lime slices and fresh mint, it's as pretty as it is delicious — the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering.

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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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