Kiwano cocktail with cut kiwanos on a cutting board.
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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: Star Fruit Cocktail Sloe Gin Fizz Sparkling Cherry Prosecco Cocktail Pink Lady Cocktail
Kiwano cocktail with cut kiwanos on a cutting board.

Kiwano Cocktail

A fun green colored cocktail makes the perfect summer drink. Using Kiwano Melon, lemon juice and a splash of 7up, this cocktail comes together as a delicious poolside sip.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine General
Servings 1 Served

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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.
Keyword alcohol, cocktail, drinks, fun cocktails
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