Nutmeg 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 green base, then layered with fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, and a maple syrup simple syrup that adds just the right touch of sweetness without any refined sugar. The whole thing gets topped off with sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish that's as pretty in the glass as it is satisfying to drink. Because every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your cup — no spice blends, no flavoring extracts, nothing hidden. The straining step is worth the extra minute; it gives you a smooth, jewel-toned liquid rather than a chunky purée, and the texture is genuinely impressive. You can taste and tweak the balance of tart and sweet before serving, which means it's easy to dial in exactly to your liking. Garnish with a kiwi slice or lime wheel and it looks like something straight off a café menu.
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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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