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Kiwi, lime and mint cooler

Ingredients   • 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar • 1/2 cup (125ml) boiling water • 4 gold and 4 green ki…
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Ingredients  


• 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
• 1/2 cup (125ml) boiling water
• 4 gold and 4 green kiwi fruit
• 1/3 cup (80ml) lime juice (from 3-4 limes)
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 1 cup (250ml) sparkling wine or sparkling water

Method

In a large jug, dissolve 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar in 1/2 cup (125ml) boiling water, then place in an ice bath or fridge to chill. Peel and roughly chop 4 gold and 4 green kiwi fruit, then blend until smooth with the cooled syrup, 1/3 cup (80ml) lime juice, 1/2 firmly packed cup mint leaves and 2 cups ice cubes. Pour into a jug and top up with 1 cup (250ml) sparkling wine or sparkling water, or divide among glasses and top up with wine or water. Serve with extra mint.


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