Kiwi Mint Lemonade Recipe

Quench your thirst with this vibrant Kiwi Mint Lemonade! Sweet kiwi puree blends perfectly with zesty lemon and refreshing mint for a delightful summer drink. Even without mint, this recipe delivers a delicious kiwi-lemonade kick! Makes approximately 4 glasses (2.25 cups without sparkling water). Perfect for Australian and New Zealand summers.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 139 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Kiwi Mint Lemonade

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How to Make Kiwi Mint Lemonade

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water.
  2. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves (optional).
  5. Let the mixture steep for 20 minutes.
  6. While the syrup steeps, peel 3 medium kiwifruits and cut them into chunks.
  7. Puree the kiwifruit chunks in a food processor until smooth.
  8. Pour the kiwifruit puree into a large pitcher.
  9. Strain the cooled syrup into the pitcher, gently pressing on the mint leaves to extract flavor (discard the leaves afterwards).
  10. Refrigerate the mixture until completely chilled.
  11. Juice 2 lemons and stir their juice into the chilled kiwifruit mixture.
  12. Taste and add the juice of the remaining lemon for extra tartness, if desired.
  13. Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice.
  14. Top each glass with sparkling water or club soda.
  15. Garnish with a slice of fresh kiwifruit and a sprig of mint (optional).
  16. Enjoy your homemade Kiwi Mint Lemonade!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

121g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g

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Drinks & Cocktails Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Summer Recipes 30 Minutes Or Less

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Kiwi Mint Lemonade?

Kiwi Mint Lemonade takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Kiwi Mint Lemonade?

Kiwi Mint Lemonade has approximately 139 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Kiwi Mint Lemonade?

The key ingredients for Kiwi Mint Lemonade are Water, Granulated Sugar, Fresh Mint Leaves, Kiwi Fruits, Lemons, Sparkling Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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