Mushroom Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling kiwi 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 lemon and lime juice for a citrus punch that's anything but ordinary. A quick maple syrup simple syrup ties everything together with just enough sweetness, and a final splash of chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward — fruit, citrus, water, and a natural sweetener — so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess. It's easy to scale up for a crowd, and the kiwi base can be made ahead and chilled until you're ready to pour. Garnish with a few kiwi slices or lime wheels and you've got something that 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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