The Kiwano Cocktail was created while I was playing with the fruit and trying to use it in recipes. I love the look of it and I wound up making a great Kiwano Salsa and then used the fruit to make m Tortilla Chips with Kiwano Salsa, Kiwano Guacamole & Kiwano Yogurt Dip. So much fun and really tasty. The only thing missing was a cocktail. So here it is.
Kiwano has a very mild taste but a fabulous green color! So, this looks like a great summer drink…add a fresh flower or an umbrella and you are ready for the pool! The taste of kiwano is very subtle so the lemon juice and sweetness from the 7up create a light and refreshing taste.
It is simple enough to make and definitely a great way to try the fruit if it is new to you. Makes a great conversation starter too. Like this drink? Try some of my other fun cocktails like:
Sparkling Cherry Prosecco Cocktail
Kiwano Cocktail
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Ingredients
- 1 Kiwano Melon, cut in half and pulp removed
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 1 ½ Oz. good quality vodka
- Splash of 7Up
- Wedge of Kiwano fruit, as garnish
Instructions
- Blend the pulp of the Kiwano melon and the lemon juice until the seeds are well chopped. Strain that mixture in a strainer pressing down on the pulp to remove as much juice as possible.
- Using a cocktail shaker, add ice, the strained liquid and shake until liquid is really cold. Add to a glass of ice.
- Top with 7Up and garnish with the kiwano wedge.
