Mixology

The Kiwi To Happiness

December 24, 2025

Ingredients

Low Proof Recipe

  • 1-½ oz SHEZEN Real Kiwi
  • ¼ oz Aperol
  • ¼ oz lime juice
  • ¼ oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 spray Pernod atop drink

High Proof Recipe

  • 1-½ oz SHEZEN Real Kiwi
  • 1-½ oz gin
  • ¼ oz lime juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • ¼ oz Aperol
  • 3 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 spray Pernod atop drink

Use with Any of These Brands

SHEZEN Real Kiwi

How To Make

  1. Fill a shaker halfway with ice. Add all ingredients (omit gin for the low-proof version, adjust syrup and Aperol as listed).
  2. Shake vigorously until well chilled then strain into an old fashioned glass with ice.
  3. Finish with a single spray of Pernod over the top. Garnish with a thin kiwi wheel on the rim or floated on top.
  4. Kanpai!

Tip: The spray of Pernod adds a beautiful aromatic lift, but absinthe makes for a wonderful substitute as well— make sure to hold it 6–8 inches above the glass so it mists evenly without overpowering the drink.

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