Kiwi Mint Lemonade

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) water

½ (125 mL) cup granulated sugar

½ (125 mL) cup packed fresh mint leaves

3 California kiwifruit

2 to 3 lemons

Sparkling water

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat water 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
2. 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 tarter lemonade.
3. Pour into glasses. Top with sparkling water. Serve garnished with a slice of kiwifruit. Makes about 2¼ cups (550 mL) without sparkling water, enough for 4 drinks.

Recipe found at: http://www.kiwifruit.org/recipes/desserts-drinks/mint-lemonade.aspx