Best Substitutes for Kiwi

Out of Kiwi? Here are the best alternatives that work in cocktail recipes.

Kiwi — mixer used in cocktails

Original Ingredient

Kiwi

Mixer Bright, tropical nose with tart green sweetness and fuzzy skin aroma. Juicy palate with vibrant acidity, strawberry-like seeds, and melon undertone. Fresh, tangy finish with mild astringency.

Recommended Substitutes

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Mango

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

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Banana

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

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Strawberries

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

General Substitution Tips

  • Match the alcohol level: a 40% spirit needs a similarly strong replacement or adjust volume.
  • For liqueurs, dilute spirits + simple syrup can replicate sweetness and proof.
  • Citrus substitutions: lemon and lime are mostly interchangeable at a 1:1 ratio.
  • For bitters, Angostura is the most neutral substitute for most other aromatic bitters.