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Kee-Wee Martini
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Kee-Wee Martini
Serve in a Martini glass
| 1 fresh | Kiwi fruit (fresh) |
| 2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
Garnish: Kiwi slice
How to make:
Cut kiwi fruit in half, scoop out flesh into base of shaker and MUDDLE. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
Review:
The citrus hints in the kiwi combine brilliantly with those in the gin and fresh lemon juice.
History:
My version of this ubiquitous drink.
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