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Kiwi Margarita Recipe

Kiwi Margarita is a refreshing cocktail that’s tart and tangy, but with the perfect dash of sweetness.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Kiwi Margarita
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 416 kcal
Author Catalina Castravet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups kiwi chunks
  • 3 ounces lime juice
  • 6 ounces tequila
  • 3 ounces orange liqueur like Cointreau
  • 2 ounces simple syrup

Homemade Simple Syrup Recipe:

  • 2 cups cold water
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • Peel of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish:

  • lime slices
  • sugar or salt for rim
  • ice
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Instructions

Make Simple Syrup:

  1. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat, add water, sugar, and lemon peel, bring to a steady boil.
  2. Stir constantly until sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla.
  4. Let mixture cool completely, for about 20-30 minutes.
  5. Discard lemon peel.

Make Kiwi Mixture:

  1. Add the kiwi chunks to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Strain through a mesh sieve to remove the pulp.

Make Kiwi Margarita:

  1. Combine the kiwi juice, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, shake well and set aside.
  2. Run a lime wedge along the rim of two glasses then dip the rims into a plate with salt or sugar.
  3. Fill the glasses about ¾ full of ice and pour the cocktail into the glasses, garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Kiwi Margarita Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 20mg1%
Potassium 341mg10%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 64g71%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 77IU2%
Vitamin C 100mg121%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.