This cocktail with fresh kiwis, cool mint, tequila and club soda is the perfect way to toast summer!
Happy Thirsty Thursday, y’all! Hope everyone is parched because I have a delicious drink to share with you guys today! But, first I absolutely must ramble, because I need to pick your brain.
A few of you have said you forgive me for blabbering on about the boonies and that you actually like hearing about my new NC life. I feel like this give me permission and free reign to keep my posts moving in the country-bumpkin-pine-needle-lovin’ direction. No? Hmmm… well, bear with me for one (or possibly way more) posts. Because, today I have a real life, seriously imperative problem and I need your help!
People around here name their homes. So cute, right? I yearn to be included in this house naming. I mean, who doesn’t want a perfectly hand painted rustic looking sign at the end of their long driveway and on the front of their home, telling you, ‘you have arrived’? Unpack your bags, kick off those loafers (or shoes if that’s how you roll. No worries, I will have you in some Sperrys before you know it), take a load off, make one with nature and breathe in the medicinal air while I pour you a Tequila Kiwi Smash. (<– Don’t worry we will get to that drink)
Seeeeeee, I obviously need our home to have a name! It says everything. It must happen. My in-laws have THE cutest name for their home. It’s a family house name and I covet how inviting and simply fabulous it is – Laughalot. This is a name that says it all. I want my house to have a name that is très chic! I have been racking my brain and I can’t think of anything. At all. This is why I need your help! You guys are super smart and seriously clever… got any ideas?
So, for putting up with me and racking your brain for fantastic names for my homie-home, I made you guys a luscious libation – Tequila Kiwi Smash.
I feel like the name says it all (kind of like my house name soon will). Tequila + Kiwi = Taste Buds are smashed with refreshingly delicious flavor. Too simple of a description?
This cocktail is fruity, mint-ificent, slightly sweet and super effervescent. It is not overwhelmingly potent at all, so if you like your drink stiff (no judgment here), simply add more tequila. This cocktail is mellow, summa’-summa’ time scrumptious fun in a tall, cold class. It is the perfect way to start the weekend, or welcome arriving guests out on your large front porch. 🙂 Simply put, it is pretty and delicious. Who doesn’t want to shake together a little bit of that into their life?
So grab your muddler and some tall glasses. Sip on this kiwi-tasticness while you help me think of a house name as smashing as this drink. I’ll be forever in your debt! Until next time, Cheers friends! *clink clink*
-xoxo-
Cheyanne
This cocktail with fresh kiwis, cool mint, tequila and club soda is the perfect way to toast summer!
- 1 ½ oz Silver Tequila
- 1 Kiwi – peeled and sliced
- 6 Mint Leaves
- 1 TBS Granulated Sugar (can substitute Agave Nectar)
- ½ oz Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Club Soda – chilled, or more to taste
- Garnish:
- Kiwi wedges
- Lemon Wedges
- In a mixing glass, lightly muddles the kiwi, mint and sugar with the lemon juice. Be sure to break the leaves, but not completely destroy them.
- Transfer the muddled ingredients into a shaker and add the tequila and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Pour the cocktail into a chilled glass (straining is optional). Top with club soda and garnish as desired.
Cheyanne these sound perfectly refreshing! Gotta love any cocktail with tequila in it and I’m lovin’ the kiwi too! YUM! This one will be pinned as the signature cocktail for the upcoming Labor Day weekend! Cheers!
Thank you, Mary Ann! I’m a huge fan of tequila and Kiwi, Boy doesn’t really like Tequila but even HE liked this libation! I always count that as a win! Hope you try them over Labor Day and LOVE them! Cheers to a beautiful weekend! Oh, and thanks for the Pin!! 🙂 xo
now you’ve got me thinking that maybe I should name our apartment?! Oh, the possibilities. A few of these fab-o tequila smashes and I’m sure I can come up with something. 😛
Ha! You should toe-ts name your apartment Joanne! Let’s both just name our pads “smashed” and call it a day. lol. Let me know if you come up with something more clever… I didn’t set the bar too high, so i’m sure anything is better! 😉 Cheers, girlfriend!
I seriously don’t eat NEARLY enough Kiwis. I mean, I don’t eat them AT ALL. WHO AM I?
BUT with tequila, and on thirsty Thursday? I’ll POUND them back! Pinned!
I don’t use kiwis enough in recipes, although we do have them in our house often because Boy loves ’em. You need to hop on board the kiwi train, girlfriend. Especially paired with tequila… because umm hello? No excuse not to! 😉 Cheers lady!
Is it wrong that this drink makes me want to drink in the AM? These look so refreshing! Maybe its 5 o’clock somewhere :-).
Hahahahaha! Stacey, I won’t tell if you don’t! Food blog land is a safe place! 😉 Besides it is ALWAYS 5 o’clock somewhere! Cheers to a fabulous weekend, girlfriend!
Wow girlfriend this looks so refreshing and absolutely delicious! I love the flavors in this!!
Thank you so much, J! Hope you have a fantastic weekend! *I will be noshing on your fried shrimp, fo’ sho’!* Cheers girl!
Prettiest drink ever! Love the flavor combo and the fizz!
Aw, Thank you so much, Allie! Your sweet comment totally made my day! Cheers, girlie- to a beautiful weekend!
People name their homes around here too – it’s a pretty common thing to do at the beach! I need a name for mine. Maybe something boozy. Ha ha! Tipsy Kitchen? Love love love this smash and your photos are killer!
Yay to house naming! I am not surprised people around you name their homes… I know you live in a pretty dang tranquil and chill place. A boozy name is totally appropriate for both our homes… i’m thinking something with bourbon in it, given both of our love of utilizing it! 😉 Thanks so much for the sweet words, pretty lady! Makes my day! Cheers! <3
I love that people name their homes! I’ve never heard of that!! Not sure about the name but I totally want a pair of Sperrys!!! I love those shoes! and I can’t think of anything better than sipping on this tequila-kiwi-smash and just chilling!
I love that people name their homes here too, Alice! But talk about the pressure! 😉 And, OMG- I LOVE that you want a pair of Sperry’s!! I have been rocking those shoes for YEARS (my closet is full of them)… I feel like obviously I was always supposed to live here given my shoe choice, because Sperry’s say comfortable and a lil’ stylish country. Anyways, this cocktail is totally perfect for just chillin… preferably in some Sperry’s. lol. Cheers, my dear- to a fab. weekend!
wow can I just stop by for one, I am ok driving 8 hours if you meet me with one. These is one gorgeous cocktail! By the way, I messaged you on Pinterest 🙂
Katalina, You can stop by ANYTIME! We have plenty of room and I will totally greet you with one (or more) Kiwi Smashes! 🙂 You already know I read your Pinterest message. #PinterestLovin’ Cheers, my sweets! xo
Hmmm…a name for your house. I was very recently at a house in Conestee, NC that was named Shepherd’s Croft. I will have to think on this, but I agree…the name is very important and needs to reflect your family including your furry daughters…what a fun job, naming your house. And a fun drink today also. Great smash, just in time for the weekend. So pretty! Love that green and such a beautiful glass too! 5 o’clock can’t come soon enough!
Shepherd’s Croft is SUCH a cute name!! I’m so glad you don’t think i’m nuts and agree a house name is totally important! Such a reflection on who you are! 🙂 Thank you so much for the kind comment- hope 5 o’clock has found its way to your area! Cheers, my dear!
Loving all the photos! I seriously need one of these right now!
I’ve never met anyone that has named their home! that’s pretty cool though, but i’m bad with coming up with a name! ha! Anyhow, Pinning this for later!!!
Thank you SO much Ana! I’m terrible at coming up with names.. or is that obvious? lol. Thanks for the pin and Happy weekend, girlfriend!! Cheers! <3
I just stared at the wall for a good five minutes while I thought of names for your house. But then I realized I’d have to see her to name her. I felt that way about my kids, fo sho. So next post, take a pic of your pad!
Any drink with the word “smash” in the name is a rock star. Gotta learn how to muddle like a champ the way you do!
OMG, I love you Mir! Thank you for blank staring at the wall for 5 minutes- all for ME and the sake of my house name! I’m honored 😉 Plus I can totally visualize you staring at the wall.. and i’m giggling. So thanks for that as well! I will have to post a pic of my house… but.but.butttttt, YOU have me all nervous if i do that then the “crazy serial killer people” will KNOW which house is mine. SO… hm. Torn. I live on the edge, so i’ll probably post a pic. 😉 Thanks for the sweet comment- smash is kinda rock star huh? Now I might just add “smash” to the end of ever post title.. example- Chicken Parmesan Smash. lol. totally sounds WAY better. You could be on to something there. 🙂 Hope you have a fantastic weekend, my sweets! Cheers! <3
Tequila and kiwi!! Love the combination.
We don’t have a name for our home, but my daughter just got a car and named it Stanley. Lol!
Thanks Christin! I have always named my cars too! My car now is called White Chocolate. For some reason naming a car is easy because it just represents me. The house name I have to get my husband to agree on – BUMMER. 😉 Cheers to a beautiful weekend!!
Considering the fact that you always make me laugh and I imagine that hanging out over at your house would be a riot, I would name your home Spamalot after the comedic Monty Python musical. But that’s just me, I have a really dorky sense of humor 😉
Love this cocktail my dear! The seeds create such a wonderful look and there really aren’t enough kiwi drinks in the world! It looks and sounds incredible!
HA! Spamalot. I die. Thats awesome, Kathleen! (LOVE that musical comedy!) I was kinda thinking of naming my house Nom-Nom Cottage. 🙂 You have that copy written? I LOVE your dorky sense of humor, probably because I GET it. I’m a HUGE nerd… and SO proud of it! Thanks so much for your suggestion AND the kind words! Your comments always make me giggle and smile! LOVE them AND you! Cheers, lil’ muffin- to a FANTASTIC weekend! <3 XO
How about “Drinksalot?” Or “FoodieEstate?” Or “DeliciousnessAwaits?” 😉 I’m an N.C. native but we don’t do the house-naming here. Cool idea though – let us know what you decide on!
In the meantime, I’m going to have to face my tequila fears and make this drink. It looks so delicious I might just forget all about that time I got so sick. It was more than a decade ago – time to get back up on that horse!
Cheers to you my dear!
LOVE your suggestions, Kathryn! Thank you so much for taking the time to think of those!! <3 Where in NC are you from? (<--- have I asked that? I know you are from here) You should totally face your tequila fears for this smash, because Boy is NOT a tequila fan and he liked these. I simply used a tall glass and filled it to the top with club soda.. so these weren't strong. At all. But, I get your fear... I got sick off Goldschläger and I have NEVER been the same. lol. Cheers to a beautiful weekend, my sweets! 🙂
How come I don’t have this in my hands??? I love kiwis but don’t enjoy them nearly as much. This cocktail is beautiful girl!!
Ha! Z, you probably don’t have this in your hands because you have a cutie patutie lil babes in your arms! 🙂 I love kiwis too, and I don’t use them often enough either! I figured paired with tequila in a cocktail would be a good remedy for that! Cheers, my dear! Hope you and the family have a fabulous weekend!
Whoa girl! These kiwi smash libations are seriously killer! Those photos are gorgeous and make me wish I had one (or two!) in my hot little hands right now. And would ya lookie there – it’s almost 5 o’clock on Thistry Thursday! Count me in. I would love to stop by and drink these on your front porch while we contemplate house names, but alas I have plans on this fine evening. We call our house Case de Boxer because we have 4 dogs, 3 are boxers and we used to always have a house full from fostering with a local rescue. We don’t have an official sign or anything. I’ll have to keep thinking about one for yours since this request came as a surprise today! You could always name it after your blog…..
Thanks so much, Rachelle!! Yay to 5 o’clock EVERY day! I am totally making your pretty pink libation tomorrow- already have Boy going to the store for me tomorrow! One of these days you will have to come over and cocktail it up with me! This is AFTER I come to Charlotte and learn how to brew from you- the master! 🙂 LOVE your house name.. very appropriate! I thought about a play on our house name and the blog… but mehhh. nothing seems to click. I’m worthless for clever ideas. #wompwomp Cheers to a fan-tabulous weekend, lovie! xo
this is PERFECT for this weekend! it’s so pretty too 😉 I love bright drinks!
Thank you so much, Michele! Cheers to a beautiful weekend!
So refreshing!! and its got tequilla in it!! Total win win!! 😉 😉
Ha! I couldn’t agree more Arpita! Tequila = winning! 🙂 Cheers, girlfriend!
I was began reading your post and taking this house naming job very seriously. I was thinking and thinking, and then as I kept scrolling and look at these mouthwatering photos of this cocktail, the thinking became less about names and more like need.this.drink.now! I feel drunk just looking at the photos! I wish I was a guest at your house…sperry’s and a cocktail!? Yes please!!! Another fantastic drink, Cheyanne. You are the gal whose party I would never miss!!! XOXO <3
Hahahaha! Beeta, you are TOTALLY forgiven for being distracted! I get the SAME exact way on your blog! I am reading.. reading.. reading. BAM picture and I’m all like, “wait whaa? *drooling too much*” You are invited over ANYTIME for cocktails and sperry’s. Lol.. that would actually be a really fun party! 🙂 Thank you for always making me smile girlie! I <3 you!!!! Cheers to a weekend as wonderful as you are!! xo
We’re having a housewarming tomorrow and this would be the perfect drink to serve! Now just to find that many kiwis… 🙂
Thank you Dani! Hope you have a terrific housewarming party FULL of fabulous drinks and LOTS of great fun! I’m not sure how many people will be at your shin-dig, but Fresh Market has a good amount of Kiwi’s lol. Cheers, my dear! 🙂
What a cute idea to name the houses! You should carefully choose the name for your house, Chey. That shouldn’t be a frivolous one. That has to represent you, guys too. Probably, you should get one associated with me because I’m one of your favorite bloggers, right? That could be even my mail address which would help you with food parcels. BenMaclain5200MainStreetTorontoOntarioCanadaL4k5yh. Sounds great, isn’t it? Yup, a bit long but unique! Approved. Cheers. Send these gorgeous coctails to celebrate!
I know, Ben! This is why I NEED your help! The name is SO important. I can’t take the pressure! 😉 I should totally just call it BenMaclainMannor. Nice ring to it. Right? 🙂 Your suggested name was a LIL’ long! Hope you have a fabulous weekend, buddy! Lots of Cheers your way! <3
So cute that people name their homes! Gigglefest is the first thing that comes to my mind since you always know how to make everyone smile 🙂 This cocktail looks perfect!! So refreshing and delicious!
I love that name, Kelly! Gigglefest is so cute, plus it kind of sounds like the junior or daughter version of my in-laws- Laughalot! Thank you so much for the sweet comment and the name suggestion! Cheers to a fab weekend, girlie! <3
A name for your house is quite common in India too! 🙂 And OH. MY: GOSH. This drink gorgeous, refreshing, inviting. I mean it has everything I need on a weekend! And that vibrant color of kiwi is seriously killing me girl! I need these beauties in my life! Cheers to this stunning drink! 🙂
Really, Anu! Thats so cool that naming your home is common practice over there as well! Thank you so much for the kind words about this cocktail!! Cheers to a beautiful weekend!
That is too cute! I’ve never heard of anyone naming their home before! I love your in-law’s name! Hmm that is a tough one. I think I would be stressing about it if I had to name my house, that’s such an important job! 🙂 Luckily we have lots of kiwi smashes to help us enjoy the process. Love this drink, Cheyanne! It looks so refreshing and absolutely gorgeous! Cheers!
I am totally stressing, Gayle! But I am also being realistic and thinking it may be perfectly acceptable to take up to a year to name your house? 🙂 Maybe I just need to take your advice and drink a few smashes while I think? Thanks for sweet comment and Cheers to a fantastic weekend, girlfriend!
That’s funny, my husband jokingly named our house this summer after planting a little ceramic lion on a rock in the middle of our flowering shrubs in the front yard. He calls it Lions Gate Estate, but I think it would be more appropriately named The Carriage House at Lions Gate Estates (haha). Anyway, how fun is it to have everyone name their house?! Whatever you choose, I’m sure it will fit his/her personality! 😉
Love your drink, Chey! It is so fruity and refreshing. Seriously, I’m not a huge drinker, but it sounds like I’ll need two of these!
I LOVE that you named your home, Thao! And I love the name… but I love YOUR version of the name even more! That is tres chic and just perfect! I’m jealous! 🙂 Thanks so much for the kind words, girlfriend! Cheers to a beautiful weekend!
I have never thought about naming our house, and I am not sure what I would name it. Something random for sure haha.
It is nearly the end of the working day and I am ready for a cocktail. I love tequila, but usually just have it as a shot. This looks really refreshing.
I’m sure whatever I name our house will end up be totally random, despite all this hard work thinking! 😉 Yay to tequila at the end of a hard work day AND work week! Cheers, girlfriend!
Everyone in my family names their car, but I had never heard of naming your home! What a cute idea! Sadly I have no good suggestions, but I am sure you will come up with something that is just perfect for your new home.
This drink is so perfect for this weekend (anything with tequila is a winner in my book!)!
I have always named my cars too! My girl (car) is named White Chocolate, she is a white 4Runner and I obviously named her that due to my cocoa allergy. 🙂 I agree, anything with tequila is #winning! Cheers, Sam – to a fantastic weekend!
What an awesome cocktail! The smashed kiwi is a great idea, and is so refreshing! I would love a tall glass of this!
Thank you so much, Shelby! Cheer and warm wishes for a fabulous weekend!
I love it when you post drink recipes because then I know what I’m making to drink over the weekend. YAY!! I have no idea what to name your house at this time, but I will be texting you with an extremely creative name this weekend after drinking a few of these (I’m gonna get smashed on the smash) Hey! Is that boy’s hand and grey shirt?? 🙂
Ha! Well, I’m more than happy to be picking out and preparing your weekend cocktails, Karrie! I’m holding you to that text and I can’t WAIT to hear what your clever-lil-self comes up with! Yes that is Boy’s hand in the last shot. He is my new hand model 🙂 I texted my MIL and thanked her for blessing Boy with beautiful hands. lol. Cheers, chickie! xo
Oh my goodness, these pictures are gorgeous! I love the lighting! It really highlights the effervescent fizziness. And the flavor combo is perfect. LOVE!!! As for naming your house, hmmm… No Spoon Farm? So happy to have left Orlando Estate? Clearly I’m terrible at this 🙂
Thank you So much, Maya! I LOVE all your photos, so that is a huge compliment!! I am totally laughing over your name suggestions- LOVE IT! Cheers, girl – to a wonderful weekend!
Oh man…after a long week I would absolutely LOVE one of these right now. I’m not sure anything has ever looked more refreshing…!
Thank you so much, Annie! Hope the new job is treating you well! Cheers to a relaxing weekend!
I totally want one of these and it’s not even 7:30am! So refreshing and pretty! I wish I could help you come up with a cute name for your house, but I’m HORRIBLE at stuff like that. It took me over a year to name my blog and it wasn’t even me that came up with it! Have a great weekend Cheyanne!
Ha! Well it IS 5 o’clock somewhere, Keri! I am horrible at naming things as well AND I didn’t think of my blog name alone either! 🙂 Oops? Cheers to a fantastic weekend, pretty lady! <3
They say you eat (and I suppose) drink with your eyes first…since this is the case, I am very full from the gorgeousness of your concoction! Stunning – refreshing-delicious! Hmmmmm – I love your invitation to help with the naming…we have a little place in the Adirondacks named Snowshoe Lodge….it really does capture its essence. Let’s see – what is the essence of your abode? I imagine a lot of laughter, cool hats, and an incredible foody paradise where nothing is eaten with a spoon. That’s all I got. Maybe you can pull something form this. Have fun, my friend! xo
Just looking at this makes me feel so refreshed! I love kiwi and can’t wait to try it at home!!! Pinned 😀
This cocktail looks right up my alley with the kiwi — one of my favorite fruits! It looks sunny and refreshing, and so pretty!
I’ve not heard of this house naming either, but I like it. We named ours, but not officially. You neeed a name for your house my dear! Since you’re a fan of bourbon, and I though real hard about this… (ahem), how about SubourbanChickadee (I was trying to squeeze bourbon in there somewhere and given that you’re a country bumpkin, I’m not sure suburb fits). You remind me of a Chickadee because you spread your sunshine near and far! <3 I'm running out the door, but I will continue to contemplate this dilemma Cheyanne!
Now, about this drink. I too will embrace tequila for this… although I'd rather reach for the bourbon, I trust you… and no doubt if the Boy liked it, it must be good! My neighbor has a bottle I can borrow. Beautiful photography catching the essence of this cocktail…. I can see the ice was going fast! You made quick work of this my dear!