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Kiwi Martini

kiwimartiniThe kiwi martini is a very fun vodka cocktail and it is one of the best drinks that makes use of fresh fruit. Though there are a few recipes floating around, this is one of the easiest and it is an absolutely delightful green martini to drink. For this recipe, you'll simply muddle slices of kiwi with simple syrup, then shake it with vodka. It's a drink that anyone can mix up in minutes and a perfect cocktail to show off your favourite vodka.

½ kiwi, skinned and sliced
1 tsp. simple syrup
1½ oz vodka

Garnish:
kiwi slice

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the skinned kiwi with simple syrup to release the fruit's juice.

Add ice and vodka. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with a slice of kiwi. Serve and enjoy.

Cook's Notes:

  • Probably the biggest challenge with the kiwi martini is skinning the fruit. It's a fuzzy little thing and the skin is not very easy to remove. But if you cut off the ends of a kiwi and work a spoon around the inside of the skin, all the green flesh pops right out.
  • You can also use granulated sugar rather than simple syrup. However, the syrup prevents any issues with dissolving sugar and is very easy to make at home, which is why it's often preferred for drinks.
  • When you're making syrup, you can add kiwi juice and create a kiwi-flavoured syrup. With that, you can skip the muddling process and use ½ oz (or a little more) syrup. Alternatively, using kiwi syrup and muddling the fruit doubles up the kiwi flavour.

Variations:

  • While a clear or citrus vodka works really well, you may also want to try a kiwi vodka.
  • If you like, you can use an entire kiwi for a single drink to really ramp up the fruity flavour. This is a good idea if you want to cut back on the vodka (3 oz is a double shot) and replace it with more kiwi juice and simple syrup. It's going to depend on your personal taste, so play with the three ingredients to find your ideal ratio.
  • Have some extra fun in the kitchen by turning this cocktail into a frozen ice pop. It's a fun project that will turn any adult into a kid again.