Kiwi Lime Syrup

 

4 ripe kiwis, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 cup sugar

¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice

Enough for 3 servings

 

Mash the kiwis and sugar in a small saucepan with a vegetable masher. Warm over low heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves and the kiwis have released their liquid. Bring to a boil, and then remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Stir in the lime juice; strain. You should have about 1½ cups syrup. The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

 

To mix with seltzer:

 

½ cup kiwi lime syrup

1 cup seltzer

1 serving

 

Directions: Pour the syrup into a tall glass. Add the seltzer and stir just until blended. Add ice and serve.

 

To carbonate with a siphon:

 

2½ cups water

1 batch kiwi lime syrup

3 servings

 

Directions: Combine the water and syrup in a 1-quart soda siphon. Charge with CO2 according to the manufacturer’s directions. Siphon-charged sodas can be stored in the siphon in a refrigerator for up to 5 days. Disperse as desired into tall glasses filled with ice and serve.