Lactose 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 tangy punch of fresh lemon and lime with the sweet, floral notes of blended kiwi for something that tastes way more special than standard lemonade. Every drop of flavor comes from real fruit — kiwis blended smooth and strained, lemons and limes squeezed fresh — so there's nothing artificial or processed hiding in the glass. A quick maple syrup simple syrup ties it all together with just the right amount of sweetness, and you can dial it up or down to your taste before serving. Because the whole recipe is built on fruit juice, water, and maple syrup, it's naturally free of dairy in every form without any substitutions required. That makes it an effortless crowd-pleaser for anyone avoiding lactose, whether you're hosting a summer gathering or just want something better than what's in the fridge. Pile on the ice, tuck in a few lime slices and fresh mint, and you've got a drink that looks as good as it tastes.

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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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