Carrageenan Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this sparkling kiwi lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. The combination of fresh kiwi purée, squeezed lemon juice, and lime juice creates a layered citrus flavor that's genuinely more interesting than anything you'd pour from a bottle. Many store-bought lemonades and flavored sparkling drinks sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that can be hard to spot on a label, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to go. Here, maple syrup stands in as a naturally smooth sweetener, dissolving into a quick simple syrup that ties everything together without any additives. Straining the blended kiwi through a fine-mesh sieve gives the base a silky, juice-like texture before the sparkling water goes in, keeping every sip light and effervescent. You can dial the tartness or sweetness up or down before chilling, which means it's easy to make exactly the version your crowd will love. Serve it over ice with a kiwi slice on the rim and it looks just 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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