Gelatin Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, fruit-forward lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Fresh kiwi gets blended and strained into a silky, jewel-green juice that pairs beautifully with bright lemon and lime, creating a layered tartness that's genuinely refreshing. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener here, dissolving into a quick homemade simple syrup that keeps every sip smooth and naturally balanced. Many store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks sneak in gelatin-based stabilizers or additives, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. The whole thing comes together with real fruit, citrus juice, and sparkling water — nothing hidden, nothing processed. A gentle top of chilled sparkling water right before serving gives it that satisfying fizz without overcomplicating things. Serve it over ice with a kiwi slice 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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