Low Sodium Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, fruit-forward drink is a serious upgrade from anything you'd pour out of a bottle. Ripe kiwis get blended and strained into a silky base, then layered with fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice for a citrus punch that's bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing. Maple syrup stands in for refined sugar as the sweetener, dissolving into a quick homemade simple syrup that ties everything together without any harsh edges. The whole thing gets finished with chilled sparkling water right before serving, so every glass has that satisfying fizz. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no sneaky sodium hiding in the mix — just clean, natural flavor from start to finish. It's easy to dial in to your taste, too: a little more lemon if you want extra pucker, a touch more maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter. Serve it over ice with a kiwi slice on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
For the kiwi base
- 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3–4 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2–3 limes)
- 1 cup cold water
To finish
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
For serving
- ice, for serving
- kiwi slices or lime wheels, for garnish (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 the heat and let cool for 10–15 minutes until no longer steaming.
- 2
Add the chopped kiwi to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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