Coconut Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, citrus-forward drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Ripe kiwis get blended and strained into a silky green base, then layered with fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, a maple syrup simple syrup, and a generous pour of sparkling water for a finish that's bright, bubbly, and genuinely refreshing. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of coconut in any form — no coconut water, coconut sugar, or sneaky coconut-derived sweeteners in sight. The maple syrup does a beautiful job as the sweetener, adding just a hint of warmth that plays surprisingly well against all that citrus. You can dial the tartness or sweetness up or down before serving, which makes it easy to get exactly the balance you want. Poured over ice with a kiwi slice or lime wheel on the rim, it looks as good as it tastes — the kind of drink that disappears fast at a gathering.
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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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