THE INGREDIENTS
- Kiwis: for the simple kiwi juice recipe, all you need are some fresh, ripe kiwifruit.
- Strawberries: use fresh ripe strawberries for the best results.
- To dilute the juice: you can dilute the strawberry kiwi juice if you prefer a subtler flavor (and less sugar). I recommend using coconut water, still or sparkling water, or even tonic water.
OPTIONAL ADD-INS AND RECIPE VARIATIONS
- Sweetener: I usually find that the strawberry kiwi juice is sweet enough on its own – though if you find it a little tangy, then add a little natural sweetener like maple, agave, or honey (or vegan dandelion honey).
- Strawberry kiwi lemonade/limeade: follow this strawberry limeade recipe, swapping the strawberries for the strawberry kiwi combination.
- Lemon/Lime: the added freshness for a squirt (or more) of lemon/lime juice is delicious with this strawberry kiwi juice combination.
- Celery/Cucumber/Apple: al three options work well to dilute the strawberry and kiwi juice while adding extra nutrients.
- Melon: watermelon, cantaloupe, and other sweet melons pair perfectly with this strawberry kiwi juice.
- Herbs: serve the fresh strawberry kiwi juice with herbs like mint or basil. Even a little thyme or basil would work.
- Alcohol: you can adjust this kiwi strawberry juice into a super refreshing cocktail with the addition of rum, gin, or vodka.
- Strawberry kiwi slushie: you can combine the fresh fruit with ice cubes or use frozen fruits to blend. Optionally add a natural sweetener or a little simple syrup, too.
- Strawberry kiwi smoothie: it’s easy to adjust this recipe to a smoothie. Combine both ingredients with a frozen banana and/or some of your favorite yogurt (dairy or dairy-free), then blend and enjoy! Optionally add a little orange juice and/or vanilla for extra flavor.
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY KIWI JUICE
First, prepare the fruits. To do so, clean and chop the fruits. I used the rough side of a clean, damp sponge to remove lots of the kiwi skin “hair” (alternatively, you can peel the kiwis). And slice away the stems of the kiwi.
You can also, optionally, slice the stems from the strawberries, though they’re edible – so I leave them.
USING A BLENDER/IMMERSION BLENDER
I like to blend the fruits separately and then combine them. To do so, add the strawberries and kiwis to separate bowls (if using an immersion blender) and use an immersion blender or simply blend one fruit at a time in your blender. Blend until smooth.
If you like the juice pulpy, you can easily combine both juices and optionally top up with a bit of water, sparkling water, or coconut water. Alternatively, use a fine-mesh sieve with a cheesecloth or a nut milk bag to drain the juice.