I got sent a four pack of the new Red Bull Summer Edition Kiwi Apple to try, and they have hit the nail on the head. Last summer I was converted to their Tropical edition, and this summer they have got me going green. I’m not the biggest energy drink fan, but many of the outdoor parties tend to have a double vodka and Red Bull special, so my homies tend to find ourselves sticking to those for the day!
I thought I would put together a bunch of awesome summer cocktails to up your pre game using their new Kiwi Apple edition. These are all pretty easy, and even though I used to be a bartender back in the day, I chose some of the popular recipes that are easy to make for your everyday cocktail enthusiast. No need to go on a mixology course to serve these up at your next braai or house party, just get the ingredients, follow the easy methods and you’re golden. You can thank me later!
Kiwi Apple Mojito
(non-alcoholic option and alcoholic option)
Ingredients:
6 chunky wedges of lime
Half a skinned kiwi
Handful of Granny Smith Apple chunks
Add double shot of Bacardi rum for the alcoholic option
Method:
Muddle all ingredients together in a large glass
Handful of mint slapped on hand and dropped in
Ice topped up
Topped up with Red Bull Summer Edition
Garnished with a slice of kiwi, slice of apple and mint sprig
Kiwi Apple Berry Blast
(non-alcoholic option and alcoholic option)
Ingredients:
6 chunks wedges of lime
Handful of raspberries
Add double shot Citrus Vodka for alcoholic option
Method:
Muddle together
Drop in a handful of mint slapped on hand
Add ice
Top up with Red Bull Summer Edition
Garnish with raspberries and a sprig of mint
Gin Infused Kiwi Apple
(non-alcoholic option and alcoholic option)
Ingredients:
Double shot of gin for alcoholic version
Fresh rosemary
Pomegranate seeds
Summer Edition
Method:
Combine all into a large wine glass & muddle together
Add ice
Top up with Red Bull Summer Edition
Garnish with a rosemary stalk and pomegranate seeds
Old Fashioned Kiwi Apple
Ingredients:
Double shot of whisky
1 lime cut into wedges
Handful of blueberries
75ml Summer Edition
Method:
Drop ingredients into tumbler and muddle
Top up with ice
Add 75ml Red Bull Summer Edition
Garnished with a lime wedge
Pimms Kiwi Apple
(non-alcoholic option and alcoholic option)
Ingredients:
1.5 shots Pimms
.5 shot raspberry vodka
(Nonalcoholic option only add below)
1 lime cut in wedges
Handful of diced pineapple
Cucumber sliced lengthways
Pomegranate seeds
Mixed berries
75ml Summer Edition
Method:
Using a cocktail shaker, mix ingredients, fill with ice and squeeze and drop of fresh lime.
Shake vigorously for a few mins
Drop in some fresh pineapple, cucumber , pomegranate seeds and mixed berries adding ice to create layers of fruit into a tall glass
Double strain your mix from your cocktail shaker into the glass. Top up with 75ml Red Bull Summer Edition.
