Paleo Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, fruit-forward drink is everything a refreshing homemade lemonade should be — bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another sip. Four ripe kiwis get blended and strained into a silky base that pairs beautifully with fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice, giving you layers of citrus flavor that no store-bought mix can touch. The sweetness comes entirely from a quick maple syrup simple syrup, which means no refined sugar and no compromise on taste. A splash of chilled sparkling water at the end adds a satisfying fizz that makes this feel like a real occasion drink. It's naturally free of grains, dairy, and anything processed, so it fits cleanly into a whole-foods approach without any label-reading stress. You can dial the tartness or sweetness up or down right before serving, which makes it easy to please a crowd. Dress it up with kiwi slices or lime wheels and it 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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