Irish Eyes Are Smiling: Go-To Topo Chico Lime Cocktail

If you want a kiwi cocktail that feels bright and refreshing, this one is ready to steal the show. Irish Eyes Are Smiling leans on crisp Topo Chico Lime and lands with a clean mineral sparkle. It is light. It is lively. It is the kind of drink that makes people ask for the recipe.

The magic comes from homemade kiwi lime ice and a pour of El Guapo Falernum. It brings warm spice, ginger and almond with serious flavor. This is the topo chico lime cocktail you will reach for again and again.

Why This Kiwi And Lime Topo Chico Cocktail Works

This is not an ordinary highball. Blanco tequila gives you a smooth agave base. Fresh kiwi and lime bring sweet tart brightness. El Guapo Falernum deepens everything with ginger, citrus and almond. The bubbles from Topo Chico Lime pull the whole drink together. The result tastes polished and refreshing with no artificial anything.

Kiwi Lime Topo Chico Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

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• 1.5 oz Blanco Tequila
• 0.5 oz El Guapo® Falernum
• 4-5 oz Lime Topo Chico
• Kiwi Lime Mint Ice (recipe below)
• Lime twist and oxalis for garnish

Instructions

1. Add tequila and Falernum to a mixing glass with a small splash of Topo Chico. Stir until combined.
   
2. Fill a glass with kiwi ice.
   
3. Add enough Topo Chico to fill the glass halfway.
   
4. Pour in the tequila mixture.
   
5. Top with more soda and stir gently.
   
6. Garnish with a lime twist and oxalis.

How To Make Signature Kiwi Lime Ice Cubes

These ice cubes bring real flavor as they melt. Do not skip them.

Ingredients

• 4 Kiwi Fruit
• 2 Limes
• 1 oz Agave Nectar
• Several Mint Sprigs

Instructions

1. Peel the kiwi and remove the white center.
   
2. Blend kiwi, lime juice, agave and mint until smooth.
   
3. Fine strain through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag.
   
4. Pour into an ice tray and freeze for at least a day.

Expert Tips for the Perfect Cocktail

• Use fresh kiwi and fresh lime for the best flavor.
  
• Stir the tequila mixture to chill without watering it down.
  
• Use plenty of kiwi ice and remember it will melt and evolve the drink.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Guapo™ Falernum?

It is a specialty cordial with botanicals that bring ginger, lime zest, clove and almond. It adds warm spice and structure that simple syrup cannot match.

Can I use a different sparkling water?

You can but Topo Chico brings strong long lasting carbonation. It gives the drink its signature crisp texture.

What other garnishes work?

Fresh mint, a kiwi slice or a lime wheel all add aroma and visual appeal.