Kiwi Mocktail to Kiwi Smoothie: Four kiwi recipes to make the best of the exotic fruit

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Kiwi is a versatile fruit with many nutritional benefits. Rich in Vitamin C, it is a powerful antioxidant and its sweet, tangy flavour is a treat to the taste buds. Not sure how to enjoy a kiwi besides eating it raw? Juices, smoothies, mocktails - the fruit can be used for several interesting and flavourful creations. Chef Neha Deepak shares four recipes to make the most of the exotic fruit.

1. Kiwi Fizz

Ingredients

• 2 sliced Chilean kiwi
• 2 tbsp honey (you can add any sweetener of your choice)
• Some mint leaves
• 700 ml water
• 1/4 cup ginger bug

Directions

• Use a muslin cloth to strain the juice. It should be as clear as possible.
• Once you bottle this, ferment it for 2 days at room temperature and then refrigerate it.
• Serve it chilled with some sliced kiwi.

2. Kiwi Mocktail

Ingredients

• Kiwifruit
• Ice and lemon/lime soda
• To garnish: Fresh mint, lemon and kiwi slice

Directions

• In the bottom of a glass, crush one fourth of a kiwi.
• Top with ice and lemon/lime soda.
• Serve with fresh mint and a slice of lemon and kiwi.

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3. Kiwifruit And Lemon Slushies

Ingredients

• 7 Chilean kiwifruits
• Half cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 cups water
• Light agave syrup to taste
• Crushed ice
• 1 lemon cut into thin half rounds

Directions

• Peel the kiwifruits. Place 4 peeled kiwifruits into the blender and reserve 3 remaining fruits for garnish.
• Add lemon juice, water and 1/3 cup agave syrup to the blender. Pulse to combine. Taste and add additional agave as desired.
• Slice the remaining kiwifruit into thin half-rounds.
• Fill 4 glasses with crushed ice, sliced kiwifruit and lemon slices. Pour kiwi-lemon puree over the top.

4. Green Kiwi Smoothie

Ingredients

• 4 peeled kiwis
• 1 banana
• 1 cup spinach
• ½ cup milk (of your choice)

Directions

Blend to creamy consistency and enjoy!

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