What ingredients are in a Kiwi Martini?

1/2 Kiwi, 1 tsp Sugar syrup, 1 1/2 oz Vodka, Garnish with Kiwi

What glass do you use for a Kiwi Martini?

A Kiwi Martini is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Kiwi Martini?

A Kiwi Martini has an estimated ABV of 20.06%.

How many calories are in a Kiwi Martini?

A Kiwi Martini contains approximately 129 calories per serving.

What is in a Kiwi Martini?

A Kiwi Martini is a fruit martini made with muddled fresh kiwi, vodka, and typically a sweetener such as simple syrup or a splash of elderflower liqueur. Some recipes add a squeeze of lime juice for brightness. The muddled kiwi gives the drink its characteristic green color and fresh tropical flavor.

How is a Kiwi Martini made?

Fresh kiwi is peeled and muddled in a cocktail shaker to release its juice and flavor. Vodka, simple syrup, and optional lime juice are added along with ice. The mixture is shaken vigorously and double-strained into a chilled cocktail glass to remove kiwi seeds and pulp, leaving a smooth, vibrant green drink.

How is a Kiwi Martini garnished and served?

The Kiwi Martini is served straight up in a chilled cocktail or martini glass. A slice of fresh kiwi on the rim is the most common garnish, reinforcing the tropical fruit theme. The bright green color of the drink makes it visually striking and well suited for special occasions.

Fresh kiwi muddled with sugar syrup and shaken with vodka — about an ounce and a half — gives the Kiwi Martini its naturally sweet-tart character and vivid green color. Strained into a chilled cocktail glass and finished with a slice of kiwi, the drink carries genuine fruit flavor from the muddled flesh rather than from a flavored spirit, at a strength near 20 percent ABV. It belongs to the wave of fruit martinis that emerged in the 1990s and broadened the term well beyond its gin-and-vermouth origins. Bright and fresh, it is a representative example of the era's appetite for fruit-forward vodka drinks.

Kiwi Martini

グラス Cocktail glass

難易度 Medium

カロリー ~129 kcal

ABV 20.06%

材料

Kiwi 1/2
Sugar syrup 1 tsp
Vodka 1 1/2 oz
Kiwi Garnish with

手順

The kiwi martini is a very fun vodka cocktail and it is one of the best drinks that makes use of fresh fruit. Though there are a few recipes floating around, this is one of the easiest and it is an absolutely delightful green martini to drink. For this recipe, you'll simply muddle slices of kiwi with simple syrup, then shake it with vodka. It's a drink that anyone can mix up in minutes and a perfect cocktail to show off your favorite vodka.

Green Sharp

キウイマティーニは新鮮なキウイをシュガーシロップと一緒にマッシュしてウォッカとシェイクし、冷えたカクテルグラスにストレインして新鮮なキウイで飾るモダンなフルーツマティーニです。マッシュしたキウイから生まれる鮮やかな甘酸っぱいカクテルで、美しい緑色と本物の果実の風味を持っています。1990年代のカクテル文化を変えたフルーティーマティーニのトレンドに属します。

History & Origins

Fruit martinis emerged as a defining cocktail trend of the 1990s, when bartenders began muddling fresh fruit directly into martini-style drinks as an alternative to artificial fruit liqueurs. The Kiwi Martini exemplifies this approach, using fresh kiwi to create a drink with natural flavor and color. Its exact origin is disputed, but it became widely popular in cosmopolitan bars worldwide from the late 1990s onward.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh kiwi fruit, bright and tropical, with a clean vodka spirit note and a hint of sugar syrup sweetness. Palate: Vibrant and naturally sweet-tart — the muddled kiwi delivers real fruit character and a slightly tannic texture, balanced by the sugar syrup's sweetness and vodka's neutrality. Finish: Clean and fruity, with a lingering kiwi tartness.

kiwi tropical tart fresh vibrant

Pro Tip

Muddle the kiwi thoroughly to extract maximum juice, then double-strain through a fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds for a smooth, clean martini.

使用テクニック

Shaking

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