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Kiwi, lime and mint cooler

Name: Kiwi, lime and mint cooler
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
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

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Kiwifruit is the star of this refreshing summer beverage.

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

1.

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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