Kiwi Mint Lemonade

1. 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.

2. 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.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Total fats	2.496 g
Protein	5.005 g
Carbohydrates	30.004 g
Energy	159.9 kCal
Water	327.1726 g
Calcium, Ca	64 mg
Fiber, total dietary	8.06 g
Sodium, Na	475.34 mg
Total lipid (fat)	2.496 g
Sugars, total	13 g
Ash	2.4409 g
Copper, Cu	0.0166 mg
Iron, Fe	1.443 mg
Carbohydrate, by difference	30.004 g
Cholesterol	5.2 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.5005 g
Magnesium, Mg	4.74 mg

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Sugar	0.5 cup	159.9	30.004	2.496
Lemon	2	0	0	0
Kiwi fruit	3	0	0	0
Water	1 cup	0	0	0
mint leaf	0.5 cup	0	0	0
sparkling water	0	0	0	0