Description
Succulent kiwi lemonade delight dances with refreshing citrus notes, blending tropical sweetness and tangy zest. Cool summer sips await you in this irresistible drink that promises instant refreshment and pure liquid happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and chopped
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Base Liquid:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters / 16 fluid ounces) fresh lemonade (or lemon juice mixed with water and sugar)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) cold water
Sweeteners and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Carefully peel ripe kiwis, removing all fuzzy skin, and slice them into chunks for optimal blending consistency.
- Transfer kiwi pieces into a high-powered blender and pulse until achieving a silky, vibrant green puree with minimal chunks remaining.
- Select a spacious pitcher and pour freshly squeezed lemonade, ensuring a bright and tangy base for the beverage.
- Incorporate cold water into the lemonade, creating a balanced and refreshing liquid foundation.
- Drizzle honey or simple syrup into the liquid, gently stirring to distribute sweetness evenly and harmonize the flavor profile.
- Gradually fold the kiwi puree into the lemonade mixture, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform, emerald-tinted drink.
- Sample the concoction and fine-tune sweetness levels by adding additional honey or syrup according to personal preference.
- Retrieve chilled glasses and fill them generously with crystal-clear ice cubes.
- Carefully cascade the kiwi lemonade over the ice, allowing it to settle into a tempting, verdant beverage.
- Enhance presentation by garnishing with delicate mint leaves and slender lemon rounds, adding aromatic and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while icy cold, reveling in this innovative and invigorating summer refreshment.
Notes
- Blending kiwi to a perfectly smooth consistency requires a powerful blender or food processor to break down the fruit’s tiny seeds and fibers completely.
- Strain the kiwi puree through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer an ultra-smooth texture without any seed bits, ensuring a silky-smooth drink.
- Adjust the honey or simple syrup gradually to balance the tartness of kiwi and lemon, creating a harmonious sweet-tangy flavor profile that suits different taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, swap honey with stevia or monk fruit sweetener to reduce calories while maintaining the drink’s refreshing zesty character.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Juices
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg