FS Kiwi Fruit Shot Essence 20 ml

FS Kiwi Fruit Shot Essence 20 ml

The kiwi is the surprise in the fruit bowl. Fuzzy and unassuming on the outside, luminous within and full of a tart, almost tingling freshness that resembles nothing else. Kiwi Fruit Shot Essence captures exactly that quality – the perky, green, thirst-quenching side – and makes it into a shot that wakes the taste buds up instead of lulling them to sleep.

Among sweet fruit shots, kiwi is the one that stands apart. The sweetness is there, of course, but it is the acidity that does the work and keeps the glass feeling fresh. That makes it a favourite with everyone who finds shots are often too sweet, and a really fun ingredient for the home bartender who wants something of their own to offer. As always with easy-drinking shots, small glasses and a relaxed tempo make for the best evening.

Colour & Appearance

The finished shot is glossy and slightly syrupy. Well chilled, it becomes denser in texture and gives a cool, clean impression before the glass has even reached your lips.

Nose

The nose is green and juicy. Freshly cut kiwi meets gooseberry and a little green apple, with a suggestion of melon and newly mown grass. It smells more of the greengrocer’s than the sweet shop – fresh, tart and inviting.

Palate

The first impression is a lively, fruity acidity, just like scooping out a ripe kiwi with a spoon. Then the sweetness arrives to round things off, followed by the gooseberry-like note that gives the flavour a personality of its own. There is something almost fizzy about the fruitiness, a lightness that makes the shot feel refreshing rather than rich. The warmth of the spirit is well tucked in and only shows late on. In mixed drinks the kiwi adds a fresh green fruit note that marries especially well with lime, mint and apple.

Finish

The finish is clean and tart with a cool, fruity close. Gooseberry and kiwi hang around for a while and leave the mouth refreshed – you immediately fancy another sip, which is a good reason to serve small glasses.

How to Use

The essence is mixed with vodka or neutral spirit plus sugar. 20 ml makes 750 ml of finished fruit shot. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• Ice-cold shot with a thin slice of kiwi on the rim.
• With soda, lime and mint over crushed ice.
• With apple juice or pear soda for a mild, green long drink.
• In a sour with lemon juice, shaken hard with ice.
• Over lemon sorbet as a fresh dessert for adults.

About the Essence

Kiwi is one of our fruit shot essences (FS) – sweet, fresh flavours with pure fruit character that are simple to mix and fun to serve. It is a good choice when you want to balance the redder berry flavours with something sharper, and it tends to become the talking point of the evening precisely because it is a little unexpected.

One bottle of essence gives a whole bottle of finished drink, so it is easy to keep several flavours at home. Serve with care: water on the table, alcohol-free options for anyone who wants them, and shots in moderate amounts. For professional users, Kiwi is also available in 25 litres.