Cashew Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(22)

This vibrant, citrus-forward drink is the kind of thing that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their glass. Fresh kiwi gets blended and strained into a silky green base, then layered with bright lemon juice, zingy lime, and a maple syrup simple syrup that adds just the right touch of sweetness without any refined sugar. The sparkling water finish gives it a lively, effervescent lift that makes it feel like something you'd order at a fancy café. Every single ingredient here is whole, simple, and naturally free from tree nuts — no label-scanning required. The straining step is a small extra effort that pays off big, giving you a smooth, jewel-toned lemonade rather than a chunky blend. It's endlessly adjustable too — dial up the tartness with more lemon or lean sweeter with an extra drizzle of maple syrup depending on your crowd. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a kiwi slice on the rim and it's instantly the most beautiful drink on the table.

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Ingredients

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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