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If you’re looking for a fabulous cocktail recipe for all of your Thanksgiving guests, then look no further than this Kiwi Tangerine Bourbon Smash! Using fresh, seasonal fruits, we create a harmonious libation using only 4 ingredients.
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So even though this may look like a fussy drink, it doesn’t take much elbow grease to present a cocktail your guests won’t soon forget!
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The simple ingredients list combines tart kiwi, sweet tangerines, classic bourbon and simple syrup. The result is a mellow and refreshing cooler that might make you not stop at just one.
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The big (and I mean that literally) secret here is these gigantic kiwis! They are actually called Mega Kiwi and are grown right here in California.
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They have more fruity flesh to fuzz ratio! Less peeling and more fruit = Easy prepping
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Tangerines are in full swing here in the Golden State and just look at these I got my hands on… juicy, bright and full of sweetness!
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You start by muddling the kiwi in the bottom of a cocktail shaker
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Add the tangerine juice, bourbon, simple syrup, and ice
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And shake until well mixed.
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Strain into ice-filled glasses and garnish with a halved kiwi slice
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Well, hello gorgeous! Fancy meeting you here…
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Hope you and your guests love it as much as I do!
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Kiwi Tangerine Bourbon Smash
Ingredients
- 2 mega kiwis or 4 normal sized kiwis
- 2 tangerines
- 5 ounces bourbon
- 2.5 ounces simple syrup
- Ice
Instructions
- Remove fuzzy exterior and core of kiwi, slice into chunks. Place in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle (smash) the fruit until pulverized.
- Cut the tangerines in half and extract all the juice. Add to the cocktail shaker.
- Add ice to the top of cocktail shaker and add the bourbon and simple syrup.
- Shake until well mixed and pour over ice-filled glasses.
- Garnish with a slice of kiwi.
Nutrition
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![Kiwi Margarita](https://californiagrown.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/kiwi-margaritas-thumb.jpg)
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![Kiwi Dark Chocolate Yogurt Pops](https://californiagrown.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_0314-e1491159027504.jpg)
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