Chilled Golden Kiwi, Lime Kefir and Sage Refresher
An original, vibrant drink that combines fresh golden kiwi, plain kefir, lime, and a light sage-infused syrup. The result is a creamy yet refreshing beverage with balanced acidity and an elegant herbal aroma, perfect for warm days or as a special non-alcoholic drink.
Ingredients
- 300 g ripe golden kiwi (pelado and en trozos)
- 500 ml plain kefir (well cold)
- 240 ml water (for the jarabe)
- 50 g sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 6 g fresh sage leaves (more extra for decorar if desired)
- 2 g lime zest (solo the parte verde)
- 60 ml fresh lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 320 g ice (for licuar and servir)
- 240 ml sparkling water (well cold, for terminar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, sage leaves, and lime zest. Bring over medium heat until it just reaches a gentle boil, about 195-212 °F (90-100 °C), stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- 2
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it steep for 8 minutes so the sage can infuse the syrup. Strain and cool completely.
- 3
3. Add the golden kiwi, plain kefir, lime juice, half of the ice, and all of the chilled sage-lime syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.
- 4
4. Taste the drink and adjust with a little more lime juice or a few tablespoons of sparkling water if you prefer a lighter texture.
- 5
5. Divide the remaining ice among 4 glasses. Pour in the kiwi-kefir mixture until each glass is about three-quarters full.
- 6
6. Top each glass with well-chilled sparkling water and stir gently with a spoon to keep some of the fizz.
- 7
7. Garnish with a small sage leaf if desired and serve immediately, very cold.
Chef tips
For a smoother texture, strain the blended kiwi mixture before adding the sparkling water. If you want a stronger herbal note, chill the sage syrup for 30 minutes before straining.
Substitutions
You can substitute golden kiwi with green kiwi for a tarter flavor. The kefir can be replaced with plain drinkable yogurt thinned with a little cold water, though the drink will be less light.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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