Ingredients

1 cup sugar1 cup water8 medium kiwifruit, peeled and quartered1/2 cup fresh mint leaves1 cup vodka, optional1 liter ginger ale, chilledIce cubes

Preparation

In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; set aside to cool.

Place the kiwi, mint and sugar syrup in a blender; cover and process until blended. Pour into a large pitcher; stir in vodka if desired. Refrigerate until chilled.

Just before serving, stir in ginger ale. Serve over ice.