Nitrate & Nitrite Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, fruit-forward drink is everything a homemade lemonade should be — bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another sip. Real kiwi gets blended and strained into a silky base, then layered with fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice for a citrus punch that tastes genuinely alive. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener here, which means no refined additives or preservatives of any kind — just clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. That matters more than you might think, since plenty of store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks sneak in preservatives that people following a nitrate- and nitrite-free lifestyle are trying to avoid. The sparkling water finish gives it a fizzy, almost cocktail-like lift that makes it feel a little special without any extra effort. It's the kind of drink that looks gorgeous in a glass with a kiwi slice on the rim and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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