I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I bought the gigantic bag of kiwis at the bulk-store last week. I mean, I like a good kiwi, but I’d really never eaten/consumed them in any way that wasn’t just a straight-up spoon-to-the-fruit or my Coconut-Kiwi Smoothie. But then, I had this rad idea….what if I made Mint Kiwi-Ade (AKA Mint Kiwi Lemonade)? And the results? MAG-nificent.
Ok, so this Mint Kiwi Lemonade is super-easy, but that’s not the best part. When I made it for my kids, Saturday afternoon when I normally make a big pitcher of lemonade, they were, at first, confused. It’s such a different flavor–and kind of a different look, too. But, they were brave and the LOOKS ON THEIR FACES! I really wish I’d gotten a shot. It was like my son expected a rotten apple in his mouth and got a fresh grape instead…he was so very surprised. And my daughter–well, her expressions were just silly, but she is 2. Whatever. LOL!
Now, one thing I would have done differently is I would have upped the amount of mint. I know some people don’t like a whole lotta mint in their drinks, but I could have done with more. However, I was serving this to kids, so I didn’t know exactly how much I should add…long story short, I ended-up debating a lot with myself before choosing to err on the side of caution. But, if I were making this for adults, I would have upped the mint. Significantly. Like half again or more. Heh.
Mint Kiwi-Ade (AKA Mint Kiwi Lemonade)
Mint Kiwi-Ade (AKA Mint Kiwi Lemonade for the Uninitiated)
I had this rad idea....what if I made Mint Kiwi-Ade (AKA Mint Kiwi Lemonade for the Uninitiated)? And the results? MAG-nificent.
Ingredients
- 2 large lemons
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 cups kiwis, about 6
- 1 gallon water
- 3 sprigs fresh mint
- 1 kiwi for garnish
Instructions
- Pop the lemons in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Once you remove the lemons from the microwave, roll them on the counter under your elbow.
- Both of these initial steps are to create as much lemon juice as possible.
- Slice lemons in half and squeeze into a strainer (you don't want any seeds) before pouring into a gallon-sized pitcher.
- Peel kiwis and place in the food processor or blender (I have a blender but no food processor, so there's that) for about 1 minute until completely mashed, smashed and otherwise obliterated.
- Put kiwi pulp into lemon juice.
- Add water and sugar.
- Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Mash mint sprigs and stir into the lemonade, to taste.
- Slice remaining kiwi in thin slices and drop into the drink.
- Serve to those parched, thirsty guests of yours! LOL!
You gotta hit me up with a comment to let me know how your Mint Kiwi-Ade (AKA Mint Kiwi Lemonade) turns-out for your crowd. I mean, I’m dying here to know if you love it as much as I do!
While you’re at it, pin this recipe. That way, you’ll be able to get back to it when you need a kiwi-mint fix!
Since You Love the Kiwi Lemonade, You’ll Need to Check These Out, too:
Easy Strawberry-Kiwi Limeade
Coconut-Kiwi Breakfast Smoothie
Easy Kiwi Slushy
