Honey 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 base, then layered with fresh lemon and lime juice for a tart, tropical punch that's genuinely refreshing. The sweetness here comes entirely from a quick maple syrup simple syrup — no honey anywhere in the recipe — so it's a natural fit for anyone avoiding bee-derived ingredients without sacrificing that lemonade sweetness you're after. A splash of chilled sparkling water at the end gives it a fizzy lift that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. You can dial the tartness or sweetness up or down before serving, which means it's easy to make it exactly right for your crowd. Garnished with a kiwi slice or lime wheel, it's as pretty in the glass as it is satisfying to drink.
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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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