4 Killer Kiwi Cocktails
Sweet, tropical kiwis make an excellent base for tropical cocktails and punch.
Sweet, tropical kiwi fruit makes an excellent base for cocktails. Equally sweet and sour, kiwi lends a great balance to booze.
As a general guideline, kiwi pairs best with clear spirits, like tequila, gin, and vodka. If you want to experiment with your own kiwi cocktail, begin by thinking about cocktails that are citrus forward, like Gin and Tonics, Mojitos, or Tom Collins. These are a good place to start since the tart kiwi will incorporate seamlessly, and they're good templates for riffing.
These refreshing recipes will make you a believer in the kiwi cocktail.
Dreams of July
We’ve adapted this citrus-packed cocktail from Joshua Fossit, the mixologist at Bad Hunter in Chicago, to make tropical punch for a crowd.
Isla Agua Fresca
Pete Wells shared this New York restaurant's recipe in 2015, featuring white rum with kiwi, mango, and passionfruit purees.
Tekiwi
Make your own fresh lime sweet and sour mix for this tequila cocktail with kiwi and mint leaves.
Double K Crush (Vodka with Kiwis and Kiwano)
Combine kiwi with kiwano, a horned melon that's part of the cucumber family. Blended with Cointreau and vodka, the less commonly used fruits make for a surprising sweet and sour sipper.
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