KIWI MINT LEMONADE

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The recipe says that if you don't have mint, it is still delicious without it. Posted for ZWT-8-AUS/NZ. Makes 2 1/4 cups without sparkling water - 4 glasses.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
3 kiwi fruits
2 -3 lemons
sparkling water

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat with 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.
  • Meanwhile, peel kiwifruit and cut into chunks. Puree in 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. Pour into glasses. Top with sparkling water. Serve garnished with a slice of kiwifruit. Makes 2 1/4 cups without sparkling water - 4 glasses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139, Fat 0.4, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 30.3, Protein 1

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