Xanthan Gum Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, tropical-meets-citrus 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 juice that pairs beautifully with bright lemon and lime for a layered tartness you just can't get from a bottle. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener here, dissolving into a quick homemade simple syrup that keeps everything clean and naturally derived — no additives, no thickeners, nothing you'd need to second-guess. Many store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks sneak in stabilizers or gum-based ingredients to achieve that smooth texture, but straining the kiwi purée through a fine-mesh sieve does all the work here without any of that. A final splash of chilled sparkling water gives it a festive fizz that makes it feel just a little fancy. It's endlessly adjustable too — a little more lemon if you like it punchy, a touch more maple if you want it mellow. Serve it over ice with a kiwi slice on the rim and it's honestly hard to believe something this good came together so simply.
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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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