A tall glass of lemonade is a refreshing treat, yet sometimes you want a little more. The Green Lemonade fits the bill, taking freshly made lemonade and limeade (or bottled versions) and adding kiwi is a fun way to create a new drink. As an option you could use an herb-infused simple syrup: lavender is one of my favorites for this mix.
While I designed this drink to be non-alcoholic, there is no reason you cannot spike it as you see fit. Good options would include vodka (maybe flavors like citrus or strawberry) and almost any rum (though I would avoid spiced rums in order to retain the smoothness).
Since publishing this recipe I have created a few variations including adapting it into a party punch. Read more about these in Spring Fling: Green Lemonade.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 4 oz lemonade
- 2 oz limeade or lime cordial
- 4 kiwi slices, peeled
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- kiwi or lime slice for garnish
Preparation:
- Muddle the kiwi and simple syrup in a mixing glass.
- Add ice, lemonade and limeade.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a kiwi or lime wedge. Optionally, rim the glass with green sugar or salt prior to adding ice and strained mix.
