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Kiwi Crush
Complex Martini that enhances the delicate flavour of Kiwi, without overpowering it. This is a development of a Difford drink, which was in turn adapted from a Claire Smith recipe.
Mix
2 shots of Citron Vodka
1 shot of Apple Juice
0.5 shots of Almond Sugar Syrup
0.5 shots of Lemon Juice
1 whole peeled Kiwi
Shake
Peel and quarter the Kiwi, muddle with the Vodka in the mixing tin, add the other ingredients, add lots of ice, shake and fine strain.
Pour
Serve in a Martini glass and garnish with a kiwi slice.
Ingredient Profile
Fresh kiwi on the rim of a Kiwi Crush cocktail.
Shot by Shot Guide
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Fill a Martini glass with ice and water to chill it while mixing the cocktail.
Measure 2 shots of Citron Vodka and add to the mixing tin.
Add 1 whole peeled Kiwi to the mixing tin.
Gently muddle the contents of the mixing tin
Measure 1 shot of Apple Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.5 shots of Almond Sugar Syrup and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.5 shots of Lemon Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Discard the ice and water in the glass.
Fine strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a kiwi slice.