Fresh kiwi, gin, and elderflower liqueur come together in this refreshing, summer time cocktail.
- Prep Time:
5 mins - Cook Time:
0 mins - Total Time:
5 mins
I realize I’ve started this summer with 2 out of 3 posts being cocktails. Judge me if you want but it would be way more fun if you come join me for drinks instead. After all, there’s no point in waiting to share such a summery drink just for the sake of an “orderly” blog feed.
Kiwis just feel tropical and we can momentarily forget that we’re about to enter the inferno part of the Houston summer. I wish I could take credit for this refreshing combination of kiwi, gin, and elderflower liqueur but credit goes to the team at Peli Peli where I had the pleasure of trying out the latest offerings on the menu earlier this week.
Peli Peli, specializing in South African fusion cooking, just introduced 2 new combinations to its popular line-up of espetadas, skewers of meats cooked on the grill. The chicken and beef espetadas have long been on the menu but now there’s a bacon wrapped seafood espetada and a braised pork belly espetada.
The seafood espetada has bacon wrapped kingklip (a native South African fish), scallops and shrimp. You know how much I love bacon wrapped anything so I was really excited to hear about this combination. The seafood espetada also gets a generous drizzle of peri-peri sauce when it’s served.
The pork belly espetada may be my new favorite way to eat pork belly. You might think that a skewer of pork belly would be too rich to really enjoy but I can assure that is not the case here. The pieces of pork belly are a perfect ratio of meat and fat and they are deep fried and caramelized to add even more texture and flavor. Pieces of grilled pineapple layered in between the pork belly balance the richness. Then there’s Huguenot sauce made of creamy blue cheese, raspberry chipotle sauce and bacon bits. It’s worth every single extra calorie. I’m not ashamed to admit I was ready to eat the entire skewer. By myself. In one sitting.
Peli Peli is offering the bacon wrapped seafood espetada and the braised pork belly espetada for a limited time so be sure to give them a try before they’re gone. In fact, take me with you. I’ll make us this Green Goddess Kiwi Cocktail and then we’ll go eat espetadas. I’d say summer is off to a great start.
Note: Peli Peli* invited me to a tasting of their new menu items (and I can’t say no to their food). All food and drink were provided by Peli Peli. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that help make Taming of the Spoon possible.
*Sadly, Peli Peli closed in 2021.
Green Goddess Kiwi Cocktail
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Description
Fresh kiwi, gin, and elderflower liqueur come together in this refreshing, summer time cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1/2 kiwi, peeled
- 2 ounces premium gin
- 3/4 ounces St. Germain elderflower liqueur
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup (see Notes)
- Soda water
- Kiwi slice (unpeeled), for garnish
Instructions
- Add ingredients. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the kiwi until it is broken down. Add gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake. Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and then shake until the shaker frosts up. Strain cocktail into an ice filled collins glass (or tall cocktail glass).
- Serve. Top with soda water and garnish with kiwi slice.
Notes
- Make simple syrup by stirring equal parts sugar and water together. Gently heat the mixture over low heat and stirring until all the sugar is dissolved. Cool before using.
- You can skip straining the cocktail if you want more pulp.
- Recipe courtesy of Peli Peli.
Carl Woods says
Definitely a new go to favorite! Thanks!!
Nguyet Vo says
I’m so happy to hear that. Thanks for such a great review!
Heather says
Fantastic cocktail! I made it for my MIL’s birthday, because she loves kiwi, and it was a huge success. Now I’m wondering if it can be made by the pitcher for a summer party – thoughts?
Taming of the Spoon says
I’m so glad everyone loved this cocktail!!
I think you could easily make this by the pitcher. I would mix the drink base (everything except the soda water) in a pitcher before hand and keep chilled until party time. Then just pour the kiwi mixture into serving glasses and top with soda water when you’re ready to serve.
Heather says
Perfect, thanks! I’m going to be the most popular person at our beach house this summer :).
Taming of the Spoon says
Sounds like a fun summer! Let me know how the pitcher method works out. Enjoy!!
Isabel says
Fantastic cocktail. Adding it to my list of favorites.
Taming of the Spoon says
I’m so glad you loved it! Thank you for the 5-star review!!
CaRissa says
I featured your drink in my latest blog post: carissamurray.com/2019/05/21/summer-skincare-and-cocktails
Taming of the Spoon says
Thanks for the shout out CaRissa!