Description
This Strawberry Kiwi Vodka Smash is the perfect summer cocktail! Light and refreshing with amazing fruity flavor from muddled strawberries and kiwis – it goes down easy!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Simple Syrup (makes extra):
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- For the Cocktails (makes 2):
- 4 large strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
- 1 lime, quartered
- 2 oz simple syrup (add more to taste)
- 4 oz vodka
- Ice
- Sparkling water, for topping
Optional Garnishes:
- Strawberries
- Kiwi
- Lime slices
- Fresh mint
Instructions
For the Simple Syrup:
- Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and set over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until all the sugar is completely dissolved in the water, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before using in cocktails.
- This will make extra syrup – store extra in an airtight container (a mason jar works great) in the fridge for about a week.
For the Cocktails:
- To a cocktail shaker, add the strawberries, kiwi, and lime wedges. Muddle with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon/spatula until the fruit is pretty well mashed.
- Add the simple syrup, vodka, and some ice to the shaker. Shake well to thoroughly mix and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into two glasses filled with ice. Top off with sparkling water.
- Garnish as you please. I love to add a few more strawberries and kiwi to each glass, a lime slice, and a sprig of fresh mint.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: cocktails
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