BEAT the HEAT with Kiwi Mango and Mint Cooler - Both Martini and Cooler Versions.

Hello people.. am back with another mixology experiment which was highly appreciated by Garg. Though he was never too fond of Vodka, my experiments with martinis have made him ever ready for a Vodka martini. As per Wiki martinis essentially are Gin cocktails, i wouold surely come up with some authentic gin martini soon, but unavailibility of Gin and Vodka being available gave rise to this zingy cocktail - according to garg - "kya cheez hai yaar, aankhein khol di" :) seriously the heat is taking its toll in bangalore and we madly wanted something to beat the heat. For the teetotallers and for me :) i had the Cooler version of this martini with 7up replacing the vodka and for sure it did the work for me.

Looking at the summers here in banglore i wonder how terrible it would b in places like madras, jamshedpur and interiors of punjab, and yeah calcutta, the most humid place i know, people would be sweating hard at these places.
This drink is screaming chill and freshness, making it perfect for summer evenings or summer spring parties. The Kiwi Mango Minty cooler is light and refreshing and a cool fruity mix of kiwi vodka and mango. Added to that the refreshing hint of mint and we have a fantastic drink.


So here wo go..


You need:

1. 1 kiwi fruit
2. 2 -3 1 inch cubes of mango peices
3. 2 tbsp lime cordial(or lime juice)
4. 1 tbsp of Gingerale(optional)
5. 3 ounces vodka
6. 1/2 cup Mango Nectar/ Juice
7. Ice cubes
8. A ring of Kiwi, a sprig of mint, and 2 small peices of mango for garnishing.

How you Mix it:

Freeze the Martini glass for 15 20 minutes and take it out just at the time you want to serve it. 1. Muddle one Kiwi and the mango peices with lime cordial, gingerale in a Martini Shaker or a simple glass, no worries. 2. Add three ounces Vodka, and 3-4 ice cubes (the Cooler version has the 7up or SPrite or Dew replacing the vodka).

3. Shake well and pour into sugar rimmed(optional) martini glass. You may like to include the kiwi seeds that add a good flavor. This takes 3.4 of the glass.
4. Top the remaining one fourth of the glass with Mango nectar.
5. Garnish it with a half slit kiwi, mango peices and mint for that photogenic look.



This goes as my entry to Fun n Sand event hosted by EasyCrafts. This is one event which is gonig to bring to us some really cool stuffs for this summer.Thanks buddy, its a rocking idea.