7 Dried Kiwi Cocktails For Weekend Parties During The Summer

People add lots of different fruits and berries to their mixed drinks. But how often do you see dried kiwi cocktails on the menu? If you head to a bar, you'll see lots of lemon and lime wedges, maybe some orange slices, and a few maraschino cherries too. But dried kiwis, though? Not so much. But don’t you think it’s time to change that? So, grab a few ripe, dried kiwis and get ready to sip on dried kiwi cocktails this summer. 

In addition to fresh dried kiwis, dried kiwis are also delicious and make fantastic cocktail ingredients. To make dried kiwis, fresh dried kiwis are peeled, sliced, and dehydrated, reducing their moisture while concentrating the flavours. Dried kiwis have a chewy texture and an intensely sweet, tangy taste. They add tons of flavour and visual appeal to cocktails.  

Reach for some dried kiwi next time and with a little creativity and some dried kiwi slices, you can easily turn any basic cocktail into a super fun, fruity dried kiwi cocktail.   

Dried Kiwi Caipiroska  

This refreshing drink mixes muddled dried kiwi with vodka and lime juice, creating a light and crisp beverage with a hint of sweetness.   

Ingredients  

1. 1 cup dried kiwi  
2. 1 tablespoon light brown sugar  
3. 12 lime wedges (from 2 limes)  
4. 180 ml of vodka of choice  
5. 350 ml of tonic water or sparkling water  
6. lots of crushed ice  

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Method  

1. Grab 3 glasses, a 1/3 cup measuring cup and scoop 1/3 cup of dried kiwi into each glass.   
2. Next, add a teaspoon of sugar to each glass. Take four fresh lime wedges and squeeze their juice.   
3. Take a muddler or wooden spoon and mash together the dried kiwi, lime, and sugar in each glass until fully combined.   
4. After muddling, fill each glass with ice cubes to chill. Pour vodka over the ice in each glass. Then top each drink off with tonic water or sparkling water.  
5. Before serving, give a final gentle stir to each cocktail to blend the ingredients.  

Dried Kiwi Margarita Cocktail  

The sweet, dried kiwis pair perfectly with the tequila's bite and the sourness of lime in this cocktail.    

Ingredients  

1. 1 cup dried kiwi  
2. 60 ml Tequila  
3. 30 ml of orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, triple sec, etc.)  
4. 30 ml of fresh lime juice  
5. 30 ml Simple Syrup  
6. 1/2 cup of ice  
7. flaky salt for the rim  

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Method  

1. Start by slicing a lime and running the exposed inner edge around the rim of the glass. Pour a small pile of sea salt onto a small plate. Gently press the moistened rim of the glass into the salt so that it sticks. Set the prepared glass aside.  
2. Dice the dried kiwi into 1/2-inch cubes. Add the dried kiwi cubes to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to lightly crush the dried kiwi.  
3. Now add 1/2 cup of tequila and 30 ml of orange liqueur. Squeeze in the juice from 1 lime and add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup.   
4. Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.  
5. Strain the cocktail through a strainer into the prepared salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with dried kiwi and serve.   

Green Goddess Dried Kiwi Cocktail  

On a hot summer day, there's nothing more refreshing than a cool, fruity cocktail. The Dried Kiwi Gin Fizz is the perfect drink for quenching your thirst on a sunny afternoon.    

Ingredients  

1. 1/2 cup dried kiwi  
2. 60 ml gin  
3. 22 ml St. Germain elderflower liqueur  
4. 15 ml of freshly squeezed lime juice  
5. 30 ml simple syrup (see Notes)  
6. Soda water  

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Method  

1. In a cocktail shaker, use a muddler to gently press the dried gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup.   
2. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the contents have blended and chilled thoroughly.   
3. Strain the cocktail through a strainer into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes. To finish, top with chilled soda water. Garnish with a thin slice of dried kiwi.  

Dried Kiwi Kiss Cocktail  

The dried Kiwi Kiss cocktail is a refreshing cocktail perfect for summer sipping.  

Ingredients  

1. 4 dried kiwis  
2. 1/3 cup of fresh mint leaves  
3. Juice of 1 lime  
4. 1 cup of light rum  
5. 1 teaspoon honey or agave  
6. Club soda  

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Method  

1. Gather the dried kiwis and deposit them into the bowl of a blender. Add to the blender a handful of fresh mint leaves.  
2. Squeeze the juice from fresh limes directly into the blender as well. Pour in rum, along with two tablespoons of honey or agave nectar.  
3. Put the lid securely on the blender and blend the ingredients until thoroughly pureed.   
4. Fill four tall glasses with ice cubes. Evenly divide the mixture between the glasses.   
5. Top each with chilled club soda. Garnish with a thin slice of lime or dried kiwi.  

Strawberry Dried Kiwi Vodka Smash  

This fruity cocktail is a light and refreshing drink that's perfect for summertime sipping.    

Ingredients  

For Syrup:

1. 1 cup of sugar  
2. 1 cup of water  

For The Cocktail:  

1. 4 large strawberries, chopped  
2. 1 dried kiwi  
3. 1 lime, quartered  
4. 60 ml simple syrup  
5. 120 ml vodka  
6. Ice  
7. Sparkling water, for topping  

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Method  

1. First, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, heating over a medium flame until the mixture comes to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat so that the liquid simmers gently, stirring frequently. Continue cooking for around 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat source and set it aside, allowing the hot syrup to cool down completely.  
2. For the cocktail , start by muddling strawberries, dried kiwi slices, and lime wedges in the bottom of a cocktail shaker using a muddler.  
3. Next, add the simple syrup along with vodka and several ice cubes to the cocktail shaker. Seal the shaker and vigorously shake to thoroughly mix the ingredients together.  
4. Finally, strain the cocktail mixture through a sieve into two glasses filled with fresh ice cubes. Top each drink off with some bubbly sparkling water and garnish them attractively with slices of lime, fresh mint sprigs, sliced strawberries, and dried kiwi.  

Dried Kiwi Fizz  

The refreshing cocktail is made by combining vodka with dried kiwi for a crisp, green coloured cocktail that delights the senses.  

Ingredients  

1. 50 ml Grey Goose Flavoured Vodka  
2. 1 cup dried kiwi  
3. A few sprigs of mint  
4. 1 piece of vanilla pod  
5. 25 ml simple syrup  
6. 10 ml of club soda

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Method  

1. First, place the dried kiwi in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of gently torn mint leaves.  
2. Scrape the seeds of the vanilla bean pod into the shaker as well.   
3. Then, pour in simple syrup. Use a muddler to thoroughly mash and mix the dried kiwi, mint, vanilla and simple syrup.  
4. Next, pour in Grey Goose Vodka. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and place the lid securely on top. Vigorously shake the cocktail shaker for at least 10–15 seconds.   
5. Strain the cocktail through a strainer into a large wine glass filled with fresh ice cubes. Top off with chilled club soda.  
6. Garnish with a thin slice of dried kiwi.  

Also read:  7 Indian Recipes Introducing Kiwi into Traditional Dishes

Dried Kiwi Martini  

Ingredients  

1. 45 ml gin  
2. 20 ml of sugar syrup  
3. 1 cup dried kiwi  

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Method  

1. Chop the dried kiwi into small cubes or thin slices.   
2. Next, add two tablespoons of simple syrup to the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Use the back of a spoon or a muddler to gently mash the dried kiwi pieces in the simple syrup.   
3. Add the gin and ice cubes to the shaker. Seal the cocktail shaker and vigorously shake it for about 15–20 seconds.  
4. Strain the cocktail through a strainer into a martini glass that has been chilled in the freezer.   
5. Garnish your martini with a thin slice of dried kiwi on the rim.