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Kiwi Cooler

Prep time
5 minutes, plus 20 minutes cooling PT5M
Cook time
10–15 minutes PT15M
Yield
1 cocktail
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Kiwi Cooler Nugget Markets signature recipes

For a fresh spin on a margarita, kick it up a notch with homemade kiwi simple syrup!

Ingredients

Kiwi Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 kiwifruit, sliced

Kiwi Cooler Cocktail:

  • 1½ ounces silver tequila
  • ½ ounce Cointreau
  • 1 ounce orange juice
  • 1 ounce water
  • ¼ lime, juiced
  • 1 kiwifruit, sliced (reserve 1 slice for garnish)
  • ¾ ounce kiwi simple syrup
  • Ice

Preparation

To make the kiwi simple syrup, combine water, sugar, and sliced kiwifruit in a pan, then cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 20 minutes covered. Strain simple syrup then chill in refrigerator. 

To make the cocktail, combine all ingredients except ice in a shaker and muddle. Add ice and shake vigorously. Pour contents into a rocks glass then garnish with a kiwi slice.