Gluten Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, citrus-forward drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Fresh kiwi gets blended and strained into a silky base, then layered with bright lemon juice, zingy lime, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness — no refined sugar, no artificial anything. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's zero label-checking stress, just pure, refreshing flavor in a glass. The sparkling water finish gives it a festive, almost cocktail-like lift that makes it feel special without any extra effort. You can dial the tartness or sweetness up or down before serving, which means it's easy to make everyone at the table happy. Garnished with a kiwi slice or lime wheel, it's also genuinely pretty — the kind of drink people photograph before they sip.
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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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