Legume Free Fresh Kiwi Lime Lemonade
Bright, tropical, and impossibly refreshing, this citrus drink layers the floral tang of fresh kiwi with the sharp pucker of real lemon and lime juice for a combination that tastes like summer in a glass. Every drop of sweetness comes from a quick maple syrup simple syrup, so there's no refined sugar or mystery additives to worry about — just clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. Blending the kiwi and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve is the move that gives this lemonade its silky, vibrant base without any gritty texture. The triple citrus punch — kiwi, lemon, and lime — means the flavor is layered and complex in a way that store-bought lemonade simply can't compete with. Pile on the ice, tuck in a few lime slices and fresh mint, and you've got something that looks just as good as it tastes.
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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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