Capsaicin Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This drink is bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing that makes you want to sit outside and do absolutely nothing for a while. Ripe kiwis get blended and strained into a silky, jewel-green juice that pairs beautifully with fresh lemon and lime for a citrus punch that feels both tropical and classic at the same time. A quick maple syrup simple syrup ties everything together with just enough sweetness, and the finish of chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of capsaicin, so there's no label-reading required — just clean, fruit-forward flavor from start to finish. It's also easy to dial in to your taste before serving, whether you want it a little more tart or a touch sweeter. Garnished with a kiwi slice or lime wheel, it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café — but you made it at home in about twenty minutes.
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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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