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SunGold Kiwi Strawberry Vodka Cocktail

A SunGold kiwi shrub, a strawberry simple syrup, vodka and club soda- all together to make a refreshing and interesting cocktail!
Author Chews and Brews

Ingredients

Kiwi Shrub

  • 2 Zespri SunGold Kiwis quartered (skin on)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

Strawberry Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup strawberries quartered
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Cocktail

  • 1.5 ounce vodka
  • 1.5 ounce kiwi shrub
  • 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup
  • Club soda and ice

Instructions

Kiwi Shrub

  1. Place quartered kiwis in a bowl with the sugar. Mix well, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight letting the kiwi macerate for a day.
  2. Put kiwi and sugar mixture into a strainer over a second bowl and let strain. Add vinegar overtop kiwis and continue to strain.
  3. Mix the vinegar and kiwi sugar. Mix well, ensuring all sugar is dissolved.
  4. Pour kiwi shrub into a mason jar and refrigerate until use.

Strawberry Simple Syrup

  1. In a small sauce pan bring water and sugar to a boil until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add in the chopped strawberries and bring back to a boil. Let the mixture boil for about 10 minutes and then set aside to cool.
  3. Once cooled, strain into a container and keep in the fridge.

Vodka Cocktail

  1. Pour measured vodka, kiwi shrub and strawberry simple syrup into a tumbler or your favourite glass.
  2. Mix well, add ice, and mix well again. Top with club soda and garnish with strawberry and Zespri SunGold Kiwi Slices