Attention fans of Kiwis (the bird), Kiwis (native New Zealanders), or Kiwis (the delicious fruit), this cocktail is for you. I have not had the pleasure of visiting New Zealand yet, but my overall impression of the landscape is one of perpetual summer and good times.
I found it easy to find inspiration for a recipe to showcase Broken Shed New Zealand Vodka, and their number one horticulture export, the Kiwifruit. After all, what grows together, goes together, so this pairing is a perfect match. Add a little citrus, a floral note, and splash of soda for a refreshing, and crushable Kiwi adventure.
She'll Be Right
Equipment
- Blender
- Mesh Strainer
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Jigger
Ingredients
- 2 oz Broken Shed Vodka
- 1 oz Kiwi Fruit Juice (using a whole kiwifruit)
- 0.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur
- 0.25 oz Rich Simple Syrup (2:1 sugar to water)
- 1 Juice from a lemon wedge
- 2 dashes Citrus Bitters
- Splash of Club Soda
- Kiwi and lemon slices for garnish, sliced thin
Instructions
- Peel and quarter whole kiwifruit
- Place kiwifruit and ¼ cup water in blender, blend till smooth
- Strain kiwifruit juice into an airtight container
- Add all cocktail ingredients to a cocktail shaker
- Add ice and shake until well chilled
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
- Top with a splash of soda
- Garnish with kiwi and lemon slice
