Vegan Fresh Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This drink is bright, tangy, and just a little tropical — the kind of thing that makes a regular afternoon feel like a proper occasion. Fresh kiwi gets blended and strained into the pitcher, adding a gorgeous green hue and a subtly sweet, floral depth that plain lemonade just can't compete with. Maple syrup stands in for refined sugar as the sweetener, dissolving into a quick stovetop syrup that blends seamlessly with the citrus without any overpowering flavor. The combination of both lemon and lime juice gives it a layered tartness that keeps every sip interesting. Everything here is whole, plant-based, and completely free of animal products — no honey, no refined white sugar, nothing to second-guess. Served over ice with a few mint leaves and a lime slice, it looks stunning without any extra effort. Make a big pitcher and it's ready to go for a crowd, or scale it down for a solo treat on a hot day.
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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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