Nightshade 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, jewel-green base, then layered with bright lemon juice, zingy lime, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. The result is tart, refreshing, and just a little tropical — the kind of lemonade that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their glass. Because every ingredient here is a fruit or a natural sweetener, there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or problematic produce sneaking in. The maple syrup simple syrup comes together in just a couple of minutes and gives the whole drink a rounded, mellow sweetness that white sugar simply can't match. Topping each glass with sparkling water at the very end keeps things lively and effervescent, so it feels like a proper occasion drink even on a random Tuesday.
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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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