Cinnamon Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, citrus-forward drink is the kind of thing you want to sip on a hot afternoon when you need something genuinely refreshing. Ripe kiwis get blended and strained into a silky base, then layered with fresh lemon and lime juice for a tart, tropical punch that feels anything but ordinary. 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 warming spices, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, bright flavors from start to finish. You can taste as you go and nudge the balance toward tarter or sweeter depending on your mood, which makes this incredibly easy to get exactly right. Serve it over ice with a kiwi slice or lime wheel on the rim and it looks 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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