Vegan Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This drink is a serious upgrade from anything you'd grab off a store shelf — bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another glass. Ripe kiwis get blended and strained into a silky green base that pairs beautifully with fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice, giving every sip a layered citrus punch. Maple syrup stands in for refined sugar or honey, making the sweetness feel a little more complex and keeping the whole thing completely plant-based without any compromise on flavor. The sparkling water finish adds a gentle fizz that makes it feel festive enough for a backyard gathering but easy enough to throw together on a random Tuesday. Straining the kiwi purée is the small extra step that really pays off — you get all that tropical flavor without any texture getting in the way. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a kiwi slice on the rim and it looks almost too pretty to drink. Almost.
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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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