This kiwi gin cocktail is light, bubbly and quick to make. Made with fresh kiwis, lime juice, simple syrup and gin, then topped with club soda for a touch of fizz.
Gin cocktails like this one are perfect for warm-weather sipping and pair well with other fruit-forward gin recipes. Kiwis are usually available year-round, making this drink suitable for any season. The addition of club soda keeps the cocktail light and refreshing.
The only extra step is preparing simple syrup, which takes just a few minutes. You can make a larger batch and keep it refrigerated to speed up future cocktails.
Ingredients:
Kiwis — About three kiwis per cocktail, peeled and cut into chunks.
Gin — Use your preferred gin; any style works.
Simple Syrup — See the instructions below to make it quickly at home, or use store-bought.
Lime Juice — Freshly squeezed, approximately ½ ounce (about half a lime) per drink.
Club Soda — Adds effervescence without altering flavor; use another lemon-lime soda if you prefer a sweeter finish.
How to make simple syrup:
Simple syrup is equal parts granulated sugar and water heated until the sugar dissolves. It sweetens cocktails smoothly without gritty texture.
Combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before using. Store any extra syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Common batch sizes: 1 cup sugar + 1 cup water, or for a smaller amount use ¼ cup sugar + ¼ cup water.
Recipe
Kiwi Gin Cocktail
- Author: Ali
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This kiwi gin cocktail is light, bubbly and quick to prepare—ideal for poolside afternoons or relaxed evenings.
Ingredients
- 3 kiwis, peeled and cut into chunks
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ oz simple syrup
- 1 oz gin (increase to 2 oz for a stronger drink)
- Handful of ice
- 5 oz club soda to top
Instructions
- Add kiwis, lime juice and simple syrup to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Combine the kiwi purée, gin and a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 5–7 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. The purée may be thick, so you might need to shake a couple of times to push all liquid through the strainer.
- Top with club soda, stir gently, and serve immediately. Enjoy responsibly.
Notes
- Refer to the simple syrup section above for easy instructions. Make a larger batch and keep it chilled for convenience.
- To make a stronger cocktail, use 2 ounces of gin instead of 1 ounce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 47.3g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 1.1g
- Fiber: 6.3g
- Protein: 2.5g
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