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Kiwi iced cider served fresh
Refreshing kiwi iced cider for summer evenings

Kiwi & Lime Cider Smash

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Drinks
The exotic acidity and tiny crunchy seeds of kiwi add an exciting texture to smooth cider. This recipe is a celebration of green flavors: the chlorophyll freshness of lime, mint, and kiwi meets the sweetness of apple. Note that kiwi enzymes (actinidin) can break down proteins, but since there's no dairy here, we're in the clear.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 165 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board and knife
  • Large glasses
  • Bar spoon
  • Muddler (optional)

Instructions

1 ✓

Peel the kiwis and dice finely. Cut the lime in half; juice one half and slice the other.

Tip: The finer you chop the kiwi, the more juice it yields without becoming a purée, preserving the cider's fizz.
2 ✓

Place kiwi dice, honey, and lime juice in the bottom of glasses. Press gently with a spoon (muddle).

Tip: Muddling helps mix the thick honey with the acidic juices.
3 ✓

Add the mint and press gently again, avoiding tearing the leaves.

Tip: Tearing mint releases bitterness. We just want the oils.
4 ✓

Fill the glass with ice.

Tip: Ice pins the fruit to the bottom.
5 ✓

Top with cold cider and stir gently from the bottom up with a long spoon.

Tip: This distributes the honey-fruit base throughout the cider.
6 ✓

Garnish with a lime wheel.

Tip: The scent of lime zest greets you with every sip.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the kiwi sting?
If you use under-ripe kiwi, calcium oxalate crystals can irritate your tongue. Use soft, ripe fruit!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Apple cider (chilled)
  • 2 whole Ripe kiwis
  • 1 tbsp Liquid honey
  • 1 whole Lime
  • 6 leaves Fresh mint
  • 10 cubes Ice