Cocktails with kiwi – fruity magic in your copper mug

A touch of the exotic in a copper mug – that's the taste of summer

There's that one moment when the sun slowly sets, the summer breeze caresses your skin, and you raise your glass. But not just any glass – your shiny copper mug. Filled with a fruity and refreshing kiwi cocktail. Every sip brings you a little closer to that feeling of lightness, joy, and enjoyment.

Cocktails with kiwi aren't just refreshing – they tell stories. Stories of balmy summer evenings, of friends, of moments when the world seems to stand still for a moment. It's exactly these stories we're giving you here – in the form of recipes, tips, and inspiration for your perfect kiwi cocktail.

1. Kiwi Mojito – The summer classic with a twist

Fresh, minty, and simply heavenly – like a day at the seaside.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe kiwi
• 5 fresh mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 4 cl white rum
• Juice of one lime
• Crushed ice & soda water

Preparation

1. Peel and mash the kiwi, mix with sugar and mint in a copper mug
2. Add the lime juice and rum
3. Fill with crushed ice, top up with soda water and stir gently with a bar spoon

2. Kiwi gin fizz – Sparkling, elegant, with a touch of extravagance

A cocktail as clear and sparkling as a ray of sunshine in the morning.

Ingredients

• 1 kiwi
• 4 cl dry gin
• 2 cl elderflower syrup
• Juice of half a lime
• Soda water & ice cubes

Preparation

1. Puree the kiwi and pour into a copper mug.
2. Add the gin, syrup, and lime juice.
3. Fill with ice and soda water, stir briefly, and enjoy.

3. Kiwi Spritz (non-alcoholic) – Refreshing and light

If you're looking for enjoyment without alcohol, here's your signature drink.

Ingredients

• 1 kiwi
• 150 ml white grape juice
• 100 ml sparkling mineral water
• Ice cubes & mint leaves

Preparation

1. Cut the kiwi into small cubes and mash lightly.
2. Add to a copper mug with the grape juice.
3. Add ice, pour in water, and top with mint.

4. Kiwi-Peach Crush – Sweet sensuality

A cocktail like a summer dance – playful, fruity, full of joie de vivre.

Ingredients

• 1 kiwi
• ½ peach
• 4 cl vodka
• 1 tsp honey
• Ice & lime slice

Preparation

1. Puree the kiwi and peach and mix with honey
2. Pour into a copper mug, add vodka
3. Fill with ice and garnish with a lime slice

5. Kiwi Garden Fizz – The garden in a glass

A drink for the soul – as fresh as the morning dew in a herb garden.

Ingredients

• ½ kiwi
• 15 ml elderflower syrup
• 50 ml gin
• 25 ml lime juice
• Fresh mint, ice, and a dash of soda water

Preparation

1. Mash the kiwi and mix with the syrup, gin, and lime juice.
2. Pour into a copper mug, add ice, and top up with soda water.
3. Garnish with mint and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Frequently asked questions about kiwi cocktails (FAQ)

1. Can you mix kiwi with milk? No, you should avoid this. Kiwi contains an enzyme that makes dairy products taste bitter.
2. Which spirits go best with kiwi? Gin, rum, vodka, and tequila are particularly harmonious. Try them out—kiwi is versatile!
3. How can I tell if a kiwi is ripe? If it yields to light pressure, it's perfect. Too hard? Leave it to ripen at room temperature.
4. How do I store cut kiwis? Best in an airtight container in the refrigerator – use within 1–2 days.
5. Can I freeze kiwi for cocktails? Yes! Peeled and sliced, it's great – also ideal as a substitute for ice cubes.
6. What alternatives are there to kiwi? Try green mango, gooseberries or unripe pineapple – all nice and tart and fresh.

Your break in a copper mug

Sometimes it's just one drink that turns an ordinary evening into something special. Kiwi cocktails are more than just recipes – they are experiences. They taste of summer, of wanderlust, of letting go and being completely in the moment.

When you enjoy your cocktails in a copper mug, you are treating yourself to a feeling of quality, of conscious time – of style.

So mix your favorite drink, take the first sip, sit back, and let yourself be enchanted.