Beef Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This bright, tropical lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Ripe kiwis get blended and strained into a silky green juice that pairs beautifully with fresh-squeezed lemon and lime, creating a layered citrus flavor that's tart, sweet, and completely refreshing. Maple syrup stands in for refined sugar as the sweetener, dissolving into a quick two-minute syrup that ties everything together without any fuss. The whole base comes together in a pitcher and chills until you're ready to serve, making it a great make-ahead option for gatherings or a lazy afternoon on the porch. A final splash of sparkling water gives each glass a gentle fizz that keeps it feeling festive and light. Garnished with a kiwi slice or lime wheel, it looks as good as it tastes — no special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients required, just real fruit and a blender.
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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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