Green Guava and Kiwi Highball

This drink is an example of how we create liquids at MSK. Green guava and kiwi are clarified using pectinase to give a clean, clear base from natural ingredients. Elderflower and cucumber cordials and distillates add aroma and balance without oversweetness. A display of enzymes and preservation techniques that allow flavours to be reused, refined and combined over time, rather than treated as a single-use, seasonal component. Simple process. Proper technique. Flavour first.

Green Guava and Kiwi Highball Recipe

Ingredients

• 150g MSK Guava and Kiwi Soda
• 40g MSK Elderflower Distillate
• 40g MSK Cucumber Distillate
• 2 x drops Bob’s Peppermint Bitters
• 2 x drops Bob’s Spring Bitters
• 1g 35% Mixed Acid Solution

Method

Mix all ingredients together and stir.

Pour over ice (we used our 3x2x2cm Ice cube mould) into a highball glass, then serve and enjoy!

MSK Guava and Kiwi Soda Recipe

Ingredients

• 220g guava juice clarified
• 180g kiwi juice clarified
• 60g filtered water
• 2 x drops Kiwi Flavour Drops
• 2 x drops Guava Flavour Drops
• 50g MSK Elderflower Cordial
• 1 x drop Green Performance Liquid Food Colour
• 4 x drops Lactic Acid
• 0.2g Malic Acid

Method

Prepare the clarified juices - We opted for enzyme clarification using our Pectinase Ultra SP-L.

Mix all ingredients together and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Chill to 1 °c.

Carbonate and reserve in a bottle in the fridge.

MSK Elderflower Cordial Recipe

Ingredients

• 500g filtered water
• 500g caster sugar
• 100g elderflower 
• 10g Citric Acid
• 10g Tartaric Acid
• 10g Malic Acid
• 5g salt

Method

Place filtered water and caster sugar in a pan.

Bring to a simmer until all sugar has dissolved (do not boil).

Infuse with elderflower.

Add acids and mix until all are dissolved.

Allow to cool, then reserve in a bottle, in the fridge for later.

MSK Elderflower Distillate Recipe

Ingredients

• 200g elderflower
• 400g 40% ABV neutral spirit

Method

Infuse 24 hours.

Pass through a coffee filter.

Using a Girovap2, set the bath temperature to 45 °c then distil.

Collect the clear liquid and store in a bottle until needed.

MSK Cucumber Distillate Recipe

Ingredients

• 1kg cucumber - English or ridged
• 500g 40% ABV neutral spirit
• 0.2% Ascorbic Acid

Method

Blend and pass the mixture through a coffee filter.

Using a Girovap2, set the bath temperature to 45 °c then distil.

Collect the clear liquid and store in a bottle until needed.

35% Mixed Acid Solution Recipe

Ingredients

• 24g Citric Acid
• 11g Malic Acid
• 100g filtered water

Method

Pour over 80 °C filtered water over the mixed Acids until dissolved.

Allow to cool, then reserve in a bottle, in the fridge for later.