Kiwi Me Softly Recipe
Kiwi vodka, melon, elderflower, mint, lime
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Prepare kiwi puree
Peel 1 ripe kiwi and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother texture. Measure out 1 oz of the puree.
- 2
Muddle mint
Add the 6 fresh mint leaves and 0.5 oz simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle 6–8 times to release the mint oils without shredding the leaves.
- 3
Build the cocktail
Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz kiwi puree, 0.5 oz melon liqueur, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice to the shaker with the muddled mint. Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup).
- 4
Shake
Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker feels very cold and slightly frosted. This chills and lightly dilutes the drink and integrates the puree.
- 5
Strain & top
Double-strain the contents into a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with fresh ice to remove mint bits and any kiwi solids. If you prefer a slightly lighter finish, top with 1 oz club soda.
- 6
Garnish & serve
Garnish with 2 thin kiwi slices on the rim and a fresh mint sprig slapped between your palms to release aroma. Serve immediately.