This Fizzy Kiwi Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink made with fresh kiwi fruit, tangy lemon juice, ice and sparkling soda. It is fruity, slightly tart and wonderfully fizzy—perfect for hot afternoons, Ramadan iftar or casual family gatherings.
The fresh kiwi gives the lemonade its beautiful green colour and a naturally sweet-tangy flavour. Best of all, it takes only 10 minutes to prepare!
Why You’ll Love This Kiwi Lemonade
- Quick and easy to prepare
- Made with fresh kiwi fruit
- Naturally colourful and refreshing
- Ready in just 10 minutes
- Perfect for summer and Ramadan iftar
- Easy to adjust according to your preferred sweetness
Ingredients You’ll Need
Kiwi Fruit
Use ripe but firm kiwi fruit. Ripe kiwis are naturally sweeter and blend more smoothly.
Lemon Juice
Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the drink a brighter and fresher flavour than bottled juice.
Sugar
Adjust the amount of sugar according to the sweetness of your kiwi fruit. You can also replace it with honey or simple syrup.
Lemon-Lime Soda
Use a chilled clear lemon-lime soda for sweetness and fizz. For a lighter drink, substitute it with sparkling water or club soda.
Ice Cubes
Ice makes the lemonade instantly cold and refreshing.
How to Make Fizzy Kiwi Lemonade
Peel and roughly chop the kiwi fruits.
Add the chopped kiwi, lemon juice, sugar and half of the ice cubes to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Divide the remaining ice cubes between two tall glasses. Pour the kiwi mixture evenly into the glasses.
Slowly top each glass with chilled lemon-lime soda and stir gently. Avoid blending the soda because it will lose its fizz.
Garnish with fresh kiwi and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Tips for the Best Fizzy Kiwi Lemonade
- Chill the soda before adding it to the drink.
- Add the fizzy drink after blending the kiwi mixture.
- Stir gently to preserve the bubbles.
- Taste the kiwi mixture before adding all the sugar.
- Serve the lemonade immediately for the best flavour and fizz.
- For a smoother drink, strain the blended kiwi mixture before pouring it into the glasses.
Variations
Kiwi Mint Lemonade
Blend a few fresh mint leaves with the kiwi mixture for an extra-refreshing flavour.
Kiwi Limeade
Replace the lemon juice with fresh lime juice.
Healthier Kiwi Lemonade
Use sparkling water instead of lemon-lime soda and sweeten the drink with honey or your preferred sweetener.
Kiwi Lemonade Slush
Blend all the ice with the kiwi mixture to create a thick, frozen drink. Add only a small splash of soda before serving.
Fizzy Kiwi Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Place the chopped kiwi fruit, lemon juice, sugar and half of the ice cubes in a blender.
- Blend until smooth. Taste and add more sugar if required.
- Divide the remaining ice cubes between two tall serving glasses.
- Pour the blended kiwi mixture evenly into the glasses.
- Slowly top each glass with chilled lemon-lime soda.
- Stir gently to combine without losing too much fizz.
- Garnish with kiwi slices, lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare kiwi lemonade in advance?
You can blend the kiwi, lemon juice and sugar a few hours in advance and refrigerate the mixture. Add the ice and soda immediately before serving.
Can I use sparkling water instead of lemon-lime soda?
Yes. Sparkling water or club soda will make the drink lighter and less sweet. You may need to add a little more sugar or honey.
Do I need to strain the kiwi mixture?
Straining is optional. Keeping the kiwi seeds and pulp gives the lemonade a more natural texture, while straining creates a smoother drink.
Why should the soda be added at the end?
Blending or vigorously stirring the soda releases its carbonation. Adding it at the end keeps the lemonade fresh and fizzy.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Fizzy Kiwi Lemonade immediately with:
- Ramadan iftar snacks
- Pakoras and samosas
- Grilled chicken
- Sandwiches and wraps
- Light summer meals