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Fresh & Sweet Kiwi Lemonade

A wonderfully refreshing, vibrant pale green lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons, pureed ripe kiwis, and a homemade simple syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
Lemonade Base
  • 5 whole kiwis ripe, peeled
  • 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed (about 6-8 lemons)
  • 4 cups cold water filtered preferred
For Serving
  • 1 whole kiwi sliced into rounds for garnish
  • 4 cups ice cubes or as needed

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Citrus Juicer
  • Small Saucepan
  • Large Pitcher

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool.
  2. Peel 5 ripe kiwis and place them into a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, ensuring seeds are removed.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and the kiwi puree. Stir well.
  5. Pour in the remaining 4 cups of cold water and stir vigorously until the mixture is uniform.
  6. To serve, fill individual glasses with ice cubes, pour the kiwi lemonade over the ice, and garnish the rim with fresh kiwi slices.

Notes

Do not add ice directly to the pitcher if not serving immediately, as it will water down the lemonade. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.