Description
This Lemonade with Kiwi and Basil blends bright, tangy kiwi with fragrant fresh basil and sharp lemon juice into a vibrant, emerald-green lemonade with a bold citrus tang and a herbal, garden-fresh aroma that makes it one of the most sophisticated and refreshing summer drinks you will ever make. The basil adds an unexpected, aromatic depth that transforms this kiwi lemonade into something truly memorable. You need just ten minutes to make this stunning kiwi basil lemonade.
Ingredients
6 ripe kiwis (peeled and quartered)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
12 fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish)
1/3 cup simple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
3 cups cold water
1 cup ice cubes
Kiwi slices and fresh basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions
1. Add peeled kiwi quarters and fresh basil leaves into a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.
2. Strain the kiwi basil puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher and discard all solids.
3. Pour in fresh lemon juice and add lemon zest.
4. Add simple syrup or honey and cold water.
5. Stir everything together until well combined.
6. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as needed.
7. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over the ice, garnish with kiwi slices and fresh basil sprigs and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fully ripe kiwis that yield slightly to the touch for the sweetest and most vibrant green flavor.
Do not over-blend the basil or it will turn bitter — blend just until smooth and strain immediately.
The naturally vivid green color of this lemonade looks extraordinary served in clear tall glasses.
Add an extra basil leaf per glass as garnish right before serving for a beautiful aromatic presentation.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 days — stir well before serving as natural separation occurs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (12 oz)
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg