Kiwitini

The kiwitini tastes just as good sans alcohol, so you can even make the kids a virgin version. But since it's your birthday, you may not feel like sharing.

KIWITINI. 1⁄2 kiwifruit, peeled 1⁄4 measure sugar syrup ice cubes 2 measures vodka 1⁄4 measure kiwifruit schnapps kiwifruit wheel, to decorate

KIWITINI There's something about the intense, sour fruitiness of this, as well as its beautifully black-speckled, lusciously thick greenness, that induces a feeling of summery well-being.

KIWITINI There's something about the intense, sour fruitiness of this, as well as its beautifully black-speckled, lusciously thick greenness, that induces a feeling of summery well-being.

The cocktails are divine, like the kiwitini or watermelon mojito.

KiwiTini Location: New Zealand

The Strawberry Kiwitini is lightly rosy, beautifully crisp, and goes down incredibly easy.

Try the oysters prepared charbroiled, steamed, or fried, or order sushi alongide a divine kiwitini or watermelon mojito.