Kiwi Margarita Recipe
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Kiwi Margarita Recipe
Description
This Kiwi Margarita Recipe begins by making a homemade simple syrup infused with lemon peel and vanilla to add subtle complexity. Fresh kiwi chunks are blended and strained to yield a smooth juice, which serves as the fruit base for the cocktail. Combining kiwi juice with lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and the simple syrup creates a refreshing balance of tartness, sweetness, and alcohol warmth.
The preparation calls for rimming glasses with salt or sugar, which accentuates flavors and adds textural contrast to each sip. Serving the cocktail over ice keeps it chilled and dilutes it slightly for smoothness. The lime wedge garnish reinforces the citrus notes and provides an attractive finishing touch.
Overall, this margarita brings a unique kiwi flavor to the classic citrus and tequila blend, ideal for those who enjoy fruity, fresh cocktails and experimenting with tropical ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups kiwi chunks
- 3 ounces lime juice
- 6 ounces tequila
- 3 ounces orange liqueur like Cointreau
- 2 ounces simple syrup
Homemade Simple Syrup Recipe:
- 2 cups water cold
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- lemon peel peel of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- lime slices
- sugar for rim
- salt for rim
- ice
Instructions
Make Simple Syrup:
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat, add water, sugar, and lemon peel, bring to a steady boil.
- Stir constantly until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla.
- Let mixture cool completely, for about 20-30 minutes.
- Discard lemon peel.
Make Kiwi Mixture:
- Add the kiwi chunks to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Strain through a mesh sieve to remove the pulp.
Make Kiwi Margarita:
- Combine the kiwi juice, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, shake well and set aside.
- Run a lime wedge along the rim of two glasses then dip the rims into a plate with salt or sugar.
- Fill the glasses about ¾ full of ice and pour the cocktail into the glasses, garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 64g | 128% |
| Vitamin A | 77IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 100mg | 111% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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