Hazelnut Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, fruit-forward lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Ripe kiwis get blended smooth and strained into a pitcher, then layered with fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice for a citrus punch that's bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing. A quick maple syrup simple syrup sweetens everything naturally, so there's no refined sugar and no mystery ingredients to second-guess. The whole thing finishes with a pour of chilled sparkling water right before serving, giving it that satisfying fizz without any store-bought concentrate or flavoring. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is built entirely from whole fruit, citrus, and pantry staples — nothing that would raise a red flag. It's easy to scale up for a crowd, and the kiwi-lime base can be made ahead and kept in the fridge until you're ready to top it off and serve.
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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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