Gut Friendly Kiwi Lime Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(22)

This vibrant drink is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a bottle, layering the tropical sweetness of ripe kiwi with bright, zippy citrus from both fresh lemon and lime juice. The whole thing comes together with a maple syrup simple syrup instead of refined sugar, which keeps the sweetness gentle and more in line with what a sensitive digestive system tends to tolerate. Blending and straining the kiwi means you get all that gorgeous flavor and natural enzymes without any chunky pulp to deal with — just a silky, jewel-toned base ready to be topped with sparkling water. Kiwi is genuinely one of the more gut-supportive fruits out there, and pairing it with fresh-squeezed citrus makes this feel like something your body actually wants. The fizzy finish from chilled sparkling water gives it a festive, refreshing lift that works just as well at a summer gathering as it does on a quiet afternoon. It's easy to batch ahead and stash in the fridge, then pour over ice and top with bubbles right before serving.

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Ingredients

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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