Kiwi Mint Lemonade
Published August 01, 2015

So refreshing! If you don't have mint, try fresh lemon balm. The lemonade is also delicious without the herbs. Or try a splash of vodka!

Ingredients

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves

• 3 California kiwifruit

• 2 to 3 lemons

• Sparkling water

Direction

1. In a medium saucepan, heat water with sugar over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mint leaves. Let stand 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, peel kiwifruit and cut into chunks. Puree in a food processor. Place puree in a pitcher. Strain cooled syrup into pitcher, pressing on mint, then discard leaves. Refrigerate until cold. Squeeze juice from 2 lemons. Stir into kiwifruit mixture. Taste, squeeze in juice from remaining lemon for a tarter lemonade.

3. Pour into glasses. Top with sparkling water. Serve garnished with a slice of kiwifruit. Makes about 2¼ cups without sparkling water, enough for 4 drinks.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 150, Fat 0.5 g, Carbohydrates 42.6 g, Fibre 6.4 g, 100% daily requirement of Vitamin C

Very high source of fibre and an excellent source of Vitamin C

(Source: California Kiwi Commission)

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