Chicken Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, tropical lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Ripe kiwis get blended smooth and strained into a pitcher, then combined with fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice for a layered citrus punch that's genuinely refreshing. Maple syrup stands in for refined sugar as the sweetener, dissolving into a quick homemade simple syrup that ties everything together without any fuss. The whole thing gets topped off with chilled sparkling water right before serving, so every glass has that satisfying fizz. It's naturally free from any animal-based ingredients — just fruit, citrus, and a touch of sweetness — so there's nothing to second-guess on the label. Dress it up with kiwi slices or lime wheels and it looks impressive enough for a party, but it's honestly easy enough to make on a random Tuesday.
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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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