Recipe: Kiwi mint julep

Ingredients

3 tbsp sugar
½ cup hot water
2 cups ice
3 kiwis, peeled
2 tbsp frozen limeade
2 tbsp chopped mint
90ml bourbon, optional

Method

1. Dissolve sugar in hot water in a 1-cup measure; let cool slightly.

2. Combine ice, kiwis, limeade, mint, the sugar mixture and bourbon, if using, in a blender; blend until smooth.

3. Fill glass, garnish as desired and enjoy.