I had a great time this morning outsmarting my Nikon app. I didn’t use a tripod, and some of these photos were taken with my iPhone. I made a kiwi cooler with a little lemon, a little honey syrup, sparkling water, and kiwi filtered water ice cubes. Taking photos from the Nikon app without being able to see through the viewfinder was certainly a fun challenge. How did I do? Oh, in case you missed the news, my Nikon app won’t let me download photos from my camera to my app. I had to try a different way as I don’t tether. Back to the drink! You’re going to love it! Sipping poolside, lakeside, oceanside, or inside – wherever you are – in no time.
Did you know kiwi is a high vitamin C fruit too? Yes, more than oranges and grapefruits. And the color is beautiful, don’t ya think. This recipe is super easy and who can resist such sweet tart effervescent goodness? Cheers!
Kiwi Cooler
Ingredients
– 2 kiwis: 2 for the filtered ice cubes and 1 for muddling and garnish
– 1 oz honey
– 1/2 oz fresh-squeezed lemon
– Sparkling water: A small bottle of Pellegrino for drink refills on the side
– Tall glass
– Metal reusable straw (optional)
Method
1. Muddle a clean, peeled kiwi for the best health benefits, I considered keeping the skin but the drink would not look as good.
2. Cut one kiwi into triangles shapes and place in a silicone mold with filtered water for freezing. Skin off is best here too.
3. Cut the ends off the other kiwi off and then cut a wheel from each end, leaving the skin on. These will be the garnish. Peel the rest for muddling.
4. Carefully muddle the remaining kiwi in a Collins glass. Cut into rough squares to make easier if necessary. Add the kiwi ice cubes, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
5. Top with sparkling water and garnish with the kiwi wheels.
Glass: tall Collins glass – this one from Crate & Barrel
Garnish: two skin on sliced circle kiwi wheels
Bar Chef Note: Honey syrup is made in a 1:1 ratio. To create the syrup, combine equal parts honey and warm water in the one ounce end of the jigger. Mix until the honey dissolves and forms a syrup. Add the ounce of honey syrup to the drink and then rinse the jigger with lemon juice for an added touch.
Where to buy the goods? You know muddler, glasses, and stuffs? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront. Please know I may receive commissions from eligible purchases. Thank you so much.
