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Kiwi Crush Mocktail
I’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to make a kiwi-based drink, and the instant I tasted Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo, I knew it was time. I recently mixed up a Cranberry Spritz Mocktail using Wilderton Bittersweet Apertivo and this kiwi mocktail is it’s brighter and lighter version.
This kiwi mocktail is sweetened with a little honey and balanced with some fresh lime juice. It comes together in minutes and is the perfect non-alcoholic sip for spritz season and beyond.
Recipe Ingredients
Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo: This non-alcoholic botanical spirit has bright citrus notes with hints of spice and herbal flavors. I love how its bitterness balances out the sweetness of the fruit and honey.
Kiwi: Choose ripe kiwi
Fresh Ginger: Adding fresh ginger adds warmth and a little punch. I suggest finely grating the ginger so it infuses the drink easily.
Put about three-quarters of the kiwi into a cocktail shaker. Add grated ginger and honey. Muddle until the kiwi is mashed and honey is dissolved. Add Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo, lime juice, and ice, then shake until the outside of the shaker is chilled.
Place the rest of the kiwi into a wine glass and gently muddle.
Fill the glass with ice, then strain the drink from the shaker into the glass. Top with sparkling water and stir.
Garnish your kiwi mocktail with kiwi slices, mint, and edible flowers.
I’ve been wanting to mix up a kiwi drink for SO long and as soon as I tried Wilderton Co’s Citrus Aperitivo, I knew it would create a perfect match ✨ 🥝 This Kiwi Spritz mocktail is bright and fresh with a touch of bitterness, featuring fresh kiwi and ginger, sweet honey, zesty lime, and of course, Widerton Co’s vibrant, non-alcoholic Citrus Aperitivo. Spritz season is every season! Kiwi Spritz ◻️ 1 1/2 oz Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo ◻️ 1 kiwi, plus more for garnish ◻️ 1/2 tsp grated ginger ◻️ 1/2 tbsp honey ◻️ 1/2 oz lime juice ◻️ Sparkling water ◻️ Mint, for garnish ◻️ Edible flower, for garnish 1. Peel and dice a kiwi. Add about 3/4 of the diced kiwi to a cocktail shaker. Add grated ginger and honey and muddle until kiwi is broken down. Add Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo, lime juice and ice and shake until chilled. 2. Add remaining 1/4 diced kiwi to a wine glass and muddle. Fill glass with ice. Strain mocktail mixture into the glass. Fill glass with sparkling water and stir to combine. If desired, garnish with kiwi slices, mint and edible flowers.
Adjust sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter drink, add more honey or swap it for agave syrup.
What if I don’t have a cocktail shaker? You can use a mason jar with a tight lid. Just add the ingredients, seal, and shake well.
Make Ahead Notes: It’s best served fresh, but you can prepare the kiwi, ginger, honey, and lime juice mixture in advance. Store it in the fridge and add seltzer and ice before serving.
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Kiwi Crush Mocktail
This kiwi crush mocktail is brimming with sunny kiwi fruit, ginger, and a touch of bitterness from the Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo.
Peel and dice a kiwi. Add about 3/4 of the diced kiwi to a cocktail shaker. Add grated ginger and honey and muddle until kiwi is broken down. Add Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo, lime juice and ice and shake until chilled.
Add remaining 1/4 diced kiwi to a wine glass and muddle. Fill glass with ice. Strain mocktail mixture into the glass. Fill glass with sparkling water and stir to combine. If desired, garnish with kiwi slices, mint and edible flowers.