kiwi classic

Tonight's drink was inspired by the Annual Oscar's Ceremony. Admittedly, I couldn't come up with much cocktail inspiration when thinking of similarities in ingredients and the Oscar's ... so, instead I looked to my kitchen, and violà, kiwi!

kiwi classic
2 oz No.3 London Dry Gin
.5 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
.25 oz Pages Elderflower Syrup
.25 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Cranberry Juice
1 muddled kiwi

Remove peel, and slice the kiwi into eights. Muddle in shaker with Gin. Combine remaining ingredients and shake with ice. Fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

The combination of maraschino cherry and fresh kiwi is highlighted by the elderflower syrup, and the lemon-cranberry mix offers a bitter sweet/sour of sorts...all told, a delicious drink using London's Finest No.3 Dry Gin.

Cheers!