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    Home > Blog > Drinks > Kiwi Caipiroska

    Kiwi Caipiroska

    by Jenny Park · Published: Aug 16, 2022

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    Our Kiwi Caipiroska is one of the most refreshing cocktails you'll ever try. It's light, crisp, slight sweet, and vibrant. The perfect drink to unwind with on a hot summer day!
    Kiwi caipiroskas cocktail recipes.
    Kiwi Caipiroska drink recipe.
    Kiwi caipiroskas cocktail recipes.
    Kiwi Caipiroska recipe in two glasses.

    I first tried a Kiwi Caipiroska (which was also my first caipiroska overall) years, when I spent the summer in Salvador, Brazil. I had never heard of it before, but had heard and drank my fair share of caipirinhas, and since it sounded similar I went for it. It was definitely the right choice because it was one of the most delicious and refreshing cocktails I had ever had!

    As it turns out, a caipiroska is almost exactly like a caipirinha except instead of being made with cachaca, it’s made with vodka! This ultra refreshing cocktail is a breeze to make, uses only a handful of simple ingredients, and our kiwi version adds such a delicious touch to the drink!

    Kiwi caipiroskas cocktail recipes.

    How to Make Our Kiwi Caipiroska

    Process

    1. Line 3 glasses up and fill each with some diced kiwifruit, sugar, and lime wedges. Muddle together the contents of each glass until fully combined and sugar has dissolved.
    Muddled kiwis and limes in a drink glass.
    1. Fill each glass with ice.
    Making a kiwi caipiroska drink recipe.
    1. Top off with 1.5 ounces vodka and 4 ounces tonic water/sparkling water. Gently stir each cocktail. Garnish with sprigs of mint and serve!
    Kiwi Caipiroska recipe overhead.

    Why This is the Best Caipiroska Recipe You’ll Ever Taste

    I know calling things the “best” is always risky, but I really think we’ve nailed our recipe and made just a couple of tiny modifications that make our drink amazing!

    • We use brown sugar – which adds a nice depth of flavor!
    • We top our cocktail off with a touch of sparkling water – this gives the drink an extra refreshing vibe that we love so much!
    • The kiwi and mint sprigs additions – along with the muddled lime, they go together incredibly well and really create a fresh flavor!

    Variations for Our Kiwi Caipiroska

    While we absolutely love our caipiroska just the way it is, we still like to change things up once in awhile. Some of our favorite variations are:

    • Switching the fruit up – Some of our other favorite fruits to use in this cocktail are pineapple, strawberries, and blackberries.
    • Swap the brown sugar out -Use agave or honey instead of a slightly different type of sweetness.
    • Replace the sparkling water – Instead use fresh coconut water or better yet, keep the sparkling water and add a splash of coconut water for an even more tropical feel!
    Kiwi Caipiroska drink recipe.

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    Our Kiwi Caipiroska is one of the most refreshing cocktails you'll ever try. It's light, crisp, slight sweet, and vibrant. The perfect drink to unwind with on a hot summer day!
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    5 minutes mins
    Servings: 3

      EQUIPMENT  

    • muddler

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 1 cup peeled and diced kiwifruit (abou 3 kiwifruit)
    • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
    • 12 lime wedges (from 2 limes)
    • 6 ounces vodka of choice
    • 12 ounces tonic water or sparkling water
    • lots of crushed ice

    garnish

    • mint sprigs

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Line 3 glasses up and fill each with ⅓ cup of diced kiwifruit, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 4 lime wedges.
    • Muddle together the contents of each glass until fully combined and sugar has dissolved.
    • Fill each glass with ice and top off with 1.5 ounces vodka and 4 ounces tonic water/sparkling water.
    • Gently stir each cocktail. Garnish with sprigs of mint and serve!
    Calories: 202kcal Carbohydrates: 20g Protein: 1g Fat: 0.4g Saturated Fat: 0.03g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g Sodium: 30mg Potassium: 198mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 10g Vitamin A: 87IU Vitamin C: 65mg Calcium: 53mg Iron: 1mg
    CUISINE: brazillian
    KEYWORD: brazilian cocktail
    COURSE: Cocktails, Drinks
    DIET : Gluten Free

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    August 16, 2022 / 25 Comments

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. Katie

      February 04, 2021 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      Made these last weekend and they were amazing!!

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        February 04, 2021 at 11:26 pm

        So happy to hear that! This is a favorite for sure!

        Reply
    2. Briana

      November 21, 2013 at 10:37 am

      I love this kiwi version, but sometimes it’s difficult to find kiwi’s in season where I live.

      Reply
    3. Istvan

      July 25, 2012 at 1:34 pm

      Loved the drink and I need those glasses!
      Where did you get them??

      Reply
      • Teri Lyn Fisher

        July 25, 2012 at 2:16 pm

        I’m not sure, but I think they have similar glasses at CB2 or Pottery Barn. They are just stemless wine glasses.

        Reply
    4. Nick

      July 25, 2012 at 1:33 pm

      Loved the drink and I need those glasses!!!

      Reply
    5. Ally

      July 21, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      I simply loved your blog. There are many recipes that I’m going to try for sure.
      I’m brazilian and I live in Salvador. It made me smile the way you described your experience trying our caipiroska and also the acarajé :-)

      Reply
    6. Ana

      June 28, 2012 at 1:11 am

      Made me feel like going back home ( Brazil) !!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, we have many recipes of Caipirinha, all of them using cachaça but the most popular is the one made with lemon.

      Reply
    7. Neha

      April 29, 2012 at 2:00 pm

      Hi…had friends over for brunch today..the hubby made this drink. It was a big hit! Great job guys!,

      Reply
    8. Maria Julia

      November 05, 2011 at 11:42 am

      I’m from Brazil and I gotta tell you that I loved your version. But ours it’s usually simpler.
      I love all sorts of Caipirinhas. You should try making it with several fruits at the same time (lime, pineapple, kiwi, strawberry and passionfruit). I love those.
      And also only with pineapple. I love eating all the bits of pineapple at the end soaked with vodka/cachaça.
      You can also make it with saque.
      This video shows you how we make it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXuwD_m7Xis
      It’s in portuguese but it’s self explanatory. It’s really just ice, booze, fruit and sugar.

      Love your blog, and I’m goona try a lot of recipes from here.

      Reply
    9. Kristen

      September 25, 2011 at 8:07 am

      This is beautiful too!!

      Reply
    10. Isabelle

      September 09, 2011 at 10:25 am

      Just want to say that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your work. The photography, the styling… this blog is just stunning. :-)

      Reply
    11. Katherine

      September 09, 2011 at 9:55 am

      Ooh, this looks really good! Reminds me of our “Irish Mojito” (Kiwi, mint, whiskey, sugar & soda)…
      http://www.fashionablybombed.com/2011/03/irish-mojito.html

      So happy to have discovered your site through Joy’s site!

      ~Katherine

      Reply
    12. Meutia Ananda

      August 29, 2011 at 8:44 am

      Gosh I cant wait to make this. thanks for sharing

      Reply
    13. Paulinha

      August 25, 2011 at 12:55 pm

      Hey, I’m brazilian… if you liked caipiroska, you should try to do the recipe with sake and tangerine (or strawberries)!!! The tangerine caipiroska is the best ever! Love to have it on summer days! Loved your blog… so beautiful! Congrats!

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        August 25, 2011 at 2:52 pm

        OMG Paulina! This sounds absolutely amazing!! I’m going to try this out tonight, thank you!!!

        Reply
        • Renato

          August 04, 2012 at 8:59 am

          Hey Jenny, I’m brazilian too. I really agree with everything that Paulinha said, but just add some ginger at Tangerine Caipiroska made of sake! Its so flavoured and refreshing…. and try some of green grape [in half without seeds] + some basil leaves… nhammy!
          Your blog is one of finds! Love it. Your pictures made me lick my screen! :)

          Reply
    14. Cassie W.

      August 25, 2011 at 7:13 am

      :)

      Reply
    15. Kelly

      August 23, 2011 at 7:12 pm

      What a GORGEOUS blog you have and this looks so refreshingly delicious! So glad I found your blog through Tastespotting, new follower! xoxo

      Reply
    16. shelby h.k.

      August 23, 2011 at 5:27 pm

      this does sound really refreshing, and kiwi is so good for you!

      love those glasses, too! where did you find them?

      xx

      Reply
    17. Robert

      August 23, 2011 at 3:23 pm

      Great idea for a refreshing summer drink! Although I already tried several versions of caipi’s, I never had one with kiwi. Looking at these delicious images, it’s well worth a try ;)

      Reply
    18. myFudo

      August 23, 2011 at 10:00 am

      I’ve never had this drink before but it looks good and refreshing. hope to drink a glass of it in the near future. Love the photos.

      Reply
    19. layersofmeaning

      August 22, 2011 at 6:28 pm

      I lived in Rio when I was growing up! I haven’t been back in a while but we always make them when my family gets together. They are my mom’s favorite!

      Reply
    20. layersofmeaning

      August 22, 2011 at 6:19 pm

      YUM! these caipiroskas look so good! I will have to try them. I lived in Brazil for 3 years and love caipirinhas as well.

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        August 22, 2011 at 6:24 pm

        Where in Brazil did you live?! I absolutely love it there and hope to go back at some point! I lived off these things when I was there. Enjoy!

        Reply

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