A refreshing, sweet-tart
and minty kiwifruit lemonade.
Kiwifruit
Mint Lemonade
- 1 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
3 California kiwifruit
2 to 3 lemons
Sparkling water
- In a medium saucepan,
heat water with sugar over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally
until sugar is dissolved. Simmer, uncovered, for five minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in mint leaves. Let stand 20 minutes
- 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 more tart lemonade.
- Pour into glasses. Top
with sparkling water. Serve garnished with a slice of kiwifruit.
Makes 4 servings.
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of California Kiwifruit Commission; through ARAcontent.
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