Vegetarian Fresh Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant drink is a serious upgrade from your average glass of lemonade, layering the bright tartness of fresh lemons and limes with the tropical sweetness of real kiwi. Blending and straining the kiwi gives the drink a silky, jewel-toned base that looks stunning in a pitcher and tastes even better than it looks. A quick maple syrup simple syrup ties everything together with a natural sweetness that feels a little more interesting than plain sugar. The whole thing comes together with just a handful of fresh ingredients — no artificial flavors, no preservatives, nothing you'd need to second-guess. Served over ice with a few lime slices and a sprig of mint, it's the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. It's endlessly refreshing and just as easy to scale up for a crowd as it is to make for yourself on a quiet afternoon.
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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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