Artificial Food Coloring Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
That electric green color you see in this lemonade? It comes entirely from real, ripe kiwis — no dyes, no synthetic additives, just fruit doing what fruit does best. So many store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks sneak in artificial colorings to achieve that vibrant look, which makes finding a truly clean option frustrating. Here, blended kiwi is strained into a pitcher alongside fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice, so every sip is bright, tangy, and genuinely fruit-forward. Maple syrup stands in for refined simple syrup to sweeten things naturally, and a final splash of sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz. The result is a refreshing, layered drink that tastes like summer without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess. It's the kind of thing you can pour for kids and adults alike and feel completely good about.
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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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