How to Make a Kiwi Champagne Cocktail

Cocktail orange garnish

The Kiwi Champagne Cocktail is a classic drink loosely based on the Kir Royale Cocktail. The Kiwi Champagne Cocktail is composed of fresh kiwi slices, Midori liqueur, fresh pineapple juice and champagne shaken in a cocktail shaker and served with a lemon twist. The drink can be poured into a cocktail glass or a Collins or highball glass filled halfway with crushed ice.

Things You'll Need

• Cocktail shaker
• Crushed ice
• 2 slices kiwi
• 1 oz. Midori liqueur
• 1 oz. fresh pineapple juice
• 3 oz. champagne
• Chilled cocktail glass
• Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice.

2. Add the kiwi slices, Midori liqueur, fresh pineapple juice and champagne to the cocktail shaker.

3. Cover the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 30 to 45 seconds.

4. Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into a chilled cocktail glass.

5. Garnish the drink with a twisted lemon peel and serve immediately while ice cold.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to give the cocktail a little more bite, add a dash of absinthe to the shaker.

• For a sweeter drink, add a half tablespoon of simple syrup before serving.

References

• "The Ultimate Bar Book"; Hellmich, Mittie; 2
• "The Ultimate Party Drink Book"; Weinstein, Bruce; 2000

Resources

• Drinksmixer: Drink Recipes and Tips
• All Recipes: Drink Recipes
• Webtender: Drink Recipes and Bartending Tips