Kiwi-Mint Julep - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup hot water
2 cups ice
3 kiwi fruits, peeled
2 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
3 ounces Bourbon (optional)

Preparation

Dissolve sugar in hot water in a 1-cup measure; let cool slightly.
Combine ice, kiwis, limeade, mint, the sugar mixture and bourbon, if using, in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Serve immediately.