Kiwi Up

Not every great cocktail announces itself. Some of the best ones arrive quietly — minimal ingredients, deceptively simple method, and a flavour combination that surprises you precisely because it doesn't try to. The Kiwi Up is that kind of drink.

Three ingredients. Landlocked White Rum, kiwi cordial, and macadamia orgeat. Stirred, not shaken. Served in a nick & nora glass, which is smaller and more elegant than a coupe, and perfect for something this concentrated and considered.

The kiwi cordial is vivid and distinctive — the green tartness of fresh kiwi, concentrated and sweetened. It turns the drink a pale, almost mineral aquamarine in the glass. The macadamia orgeat is the twist: where standard orgeat is made from almonds, the macadamia version brings a slightly creamier, more buttery sweetness that adds body to the drink without heaviness.

Against Landlocked White Rum's clean, slightly sweet base, the combination is quietly extraordinary. The kiwi provides acidity and freshness, the macadamia orgeat adds depth and richness, and the rum ties it all together. Stir gently over ice until well chilled, strain into a nick & nora, and serve without garnish.

This is the cocktail for the person who wants something unusual, impeccably made, and quietly memorable.

THE RECIPE

Landlocked White Rum is available here.