Kiwi liqueur and bitter lemon soda over ice, stirred together in a highball glass, make up the Kiwi Lemon. The liqueur's sweet-tart fruit character is buoyed by the soda's effervescence and faint quinine bitterness, producing a clean, refreshing drink at roughly 4 percent ABV. A slice of kiwi serves as garnish and underscores the liqueur's vivid green color, which is a notable part of the drink's appeal. Requiring only two ingredients and a brief stir, it is among the more effortless mixed drinks, its character drawn almost entirely from the contrast between sweet fruit liqueur and the dry, bitter soda.

Kiwi Lemon cocktail in a highball glass — made with Kiwi liqueur, Bitter lemon, and Ice

Kiwi Lemon

Dificuldade Easy
Calorias ~107 kcal
ABV 3,90%

Ingredientes

Instruções

Mix in highball glass. Stirr. Garnish with slice of kiwi.

Fruity Citrus

Kiwi Lemon é um highball simples e refrescante que combina licor de kiwi com refrigerante de limão amargo sobre gelo, permitindo que o sabor agridoce do kiwi seja realçado pela efervescência e amargor natural da soda de limão. É uma bebida excepcionalmente fácil de preparar que oferece um perfil de sabor tropical distinto com o mínimo de esforço. A cor verde viva do licor de kiwi o torna visualmente atraente.

History & Origins

Kiwi-flavored liqueurs gained popularity in Europe and the United States during the 1990s as exotic fruit flavors entered the spirits market following New Zealand's emergence as a major fruit exporter. The combination with bitter lemon — a carbonated mixer long popular in the UK — reflects European aperitif and shandy traditions. The exact origin of this specific combination is disputed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet, tropical kiwi and zesty lemon, fresh and light. Palate: Sweet and lightly bitter — the kiwi liqueur's tropical sweetness is cut by the bitter lemon's natural quinine bitterness and citrus tartness, creating a refreshing and well-balanced profile. Finish: Clean and slightly bitter, with a kiwi-tropical sweetness on the tail.

kiwi tropical bitter citrus refreshing

Pro Tip

Garnish with a thin slice of fresh kiwi fruit on the rim to reinforce the tropical flavor and add a visually appealing green accent.

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